For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 973 students in 08028, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08028, NJ are Thomas E. Bowe Middle School and Glassboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08028 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08028, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08028, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Rank: #22.
Glassboro High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
560 Joseph L Bowe Blvd
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 652-2700
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 652-2700
Gr: 7-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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 middle schools in 08028, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08028, NJ include Thomas E. Bowe Middle School and Glassboro High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08028?
2 public middle schools are located in 08028.
What is the racial composition of students in 08028?
08028 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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