For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,266 students in Elmer, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elmer, NJ are Creativity Colaboratory Charter School, Pittsgrove Township Middle School and Olivet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmer, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elmer have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elmer, NJ (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: #33.
Olivet Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Sheep Pen Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2081
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2081
Gr: 2-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
207 Front Street
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-6761
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-6761
Gr: K-1 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Elmer, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elmer, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elmer, NJ include Creativity Colaboratory Charter School, Pittsgrove Township Middle School and Olivet Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elmer?
5 public elementary schools are located in Elmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmer?
Elmer public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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