Best 08037 New Jersey Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,033 students in 08037, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 147 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 08037, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08037, NJ are Hammonton Middle School, Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School and Folsom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08037 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08037, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08037, NJ Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hammonton Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
75 North Liberty Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7007
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N Fourth Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7070
Gr: 2-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Folsom Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1357 Mays Landing Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-8666
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Hammonton High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
566 Old Forks Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Winslow Township Elementary School One
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
413 Inskip Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-8300
Gr: PK-3 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
Alternative School
202 Spring Garden Rd
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-8306
Gr: 11
601c North 4th Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-6693
Gr: PK-1 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 08037, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08037, NJ include Hammonton Middle School, Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School and Folsom Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08037?
7 public schools are located in 08037.
What percentage of students in 08037 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 08037 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08037?
08037 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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