For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 712 students in 08318, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08318, NJ are Creativity Colaboratory Charter School and Pittsgrove Township Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08318 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08318, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08318, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creativity Colaboratory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
457 Shirley Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2472
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2472
Gr: 5-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Pittsgrove Township Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1082 Almond Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-8529
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-8529
Gr: 5-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Daretown School
Special Education School
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
08318, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 08318, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08318, NJ include Creativity Colaboratory Charter School and Pittsgrove Township Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08318?
3 public middle schools are located in 08318.
What is the racial composition of students in 08318?
08318 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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