For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,067 students in Gloucester City, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gloucester City, NJ are 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.
Gloucester City, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Gloucester City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gloucester City, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Gloucester City, 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 middle schools in Gloucester City, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gloucester City, NJ include Alice Costello Elementary School and Gloucester City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gloucester City?
2 public middle schools are located in Gloucester City.
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester City?
Gloucester City public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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