For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,463 students in 08028, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08028, NJ are Aura Elementary School, Dorothy L. Bullock School and Thomas E. Bowe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08028 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08028, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08028, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aura Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Clems Run
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 881-4551
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 881-4551
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Dorothy L. Bullock School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 New St E
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 652-2700
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 652-2700
Gr: 1-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Thomas E. Bowe Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carpenter Street And Mancuso L
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 652-2700
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 652-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
08028, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
202 Delsea Dr N
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 652-2700
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 652-2700
Gr: 7-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08028, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08028, NJ include Aura Elementary School, Dorothy L. Bullock School and Thomas E. Bowe Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08028?
3 public elementary schools are located in 08028.
What is the racial composition of students in 08028?
08028 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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