For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,921 students in 08030, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08030, NJ are Cold Springs School, Alice Costello Elementary School and Gloucester City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08030 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08030, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08030, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cold Springs School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1194 Market Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Grades: PK-3
| 854 students
Rank: #22.
Alice Costello Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Haakon Rd.
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-4039
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-4039
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Gloucester City Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Market Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Grades: 4-8
| 804 students
08030, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
520 Cumberland Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Grades: 4-6
| 439 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08030, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08030, NJ include Cold Springs School, Alice Costello Elementary School and Gloucester City Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08030?
3 public elementary schools are located in 08030.
What is the racial composition of students in 08030?
08030 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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