For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 712 students in 08318, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 08318, NJ are Alternative School, 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 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08318, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
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 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
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 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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 Alternative School, Creativity Colaboratory Charter School and Pittsgrove Township Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08318?
4 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 68% (majority Hispanic).
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