For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 712 students in Elmer, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Elmer, 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.
Elmer, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Elmer have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in Elmer, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Creativity Colaboratory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
457 Shirley Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2472
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2472
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Pittsgrove Township Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1082 Almond Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-8529
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-8529
Grades: 5-8
| 483 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daretown School
Special Education School
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Elmer, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Elmer, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Elmer, NJ include Alternative School, Creativity Colaboratory Charter School and Pittsgrove Township Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elmer?
4 public middle schools are located in Elmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmer?
Elmer 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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