For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 633 students in Elwood, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elwood, NJ are Mullica Township Primary School and Mullica Township Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elwood, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elwood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Elwood, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mullica Township Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elwood Road
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 561-3868
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 561-3868
Gr: PK-4 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Mullica Township Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elwood Road
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 561-3868
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 561-3868
Gr: 5-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Elwood, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elwood, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elwood, NJ include Mullica Township Primary School and Mullica Township Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elwood?
2 public elementary schools are located in Elwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Elwood?
Elwood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% 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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