For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,541 students in 08034, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 827 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 08034, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08034, NJ are A. Russell Knight Elementary School, Thomas Paine Elementary School and Kingston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08034 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08034, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08034, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A. Russell Knight Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Old Carriage Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-0830
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-0830
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Paine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4001 Church Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1350
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1350
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Kingston Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-0986
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-0986
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #44.
James Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Kresson Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-8848
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-8848
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Clara Barton Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Rhode Island Ave.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-3303
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-3303
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #66.
Cherry Hill High School West
(Math: 15% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Chapel Ave.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 663-8006
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 663-8006
Grades: 9-12
| 1,304 students
Rank: #77.
John A. Carusi Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Roosevelt Dr.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1220
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1220
Grades: 6-8
| 884 students
Rank: #88.
Alternative High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Malberg Building, 45 Ranoldo T
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 427-4311
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 427-4311
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
1220 Winston Way
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 429-7283
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 429-7283
Grades: PK-K
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08034, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08034, NJ include A. Russell Knight Elementary School, Thomas Paine Elementary School and Kingston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08034?
9 public schools are located in 08034.
What percentage of students in 08034 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 08034 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08034?
08034 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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