For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 427 students in 08027, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 220 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 08027, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08027, NJ are Broad Street Elementary School and Nehaunsey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08027 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08027, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08027, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Broad Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 West Broad St
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(856) 224-4900
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(856) 224-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Nehaunsey Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Swedesboro Road
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(856) 224-4900
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(856) 224-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08027, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08027, NJ include Broad Street Elementary School and Nehaunsey Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 08027?
2 public schools are located in 08027.
What percentage of students in 08027 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 08027 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08027?
08027 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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