For the 2024 school year, there are 82 public schools serving 44,305 students in Gloucester County, NJ (there are 33 private schools, serving 3,592 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Gloucester County, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Gloucester County, NJ are Centre City Elementary School, Wenonah Elementary School and Sewell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gloucester County, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Gloucester County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gloucester County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centre City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Columbus Dr
Mantua, NJ 08051
(856) 468-2100
Mantua, NJ 08051
(856) 468-2100
Grades: K-3
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
Wenonah Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 N Clinton Ave
Wenonah, NJ 08090
(856) 468-6000
Wenonah, NJ 08090
(856) 468-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Rank: #33.
Sewell Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Mcanally Dr
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 468-0626
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 468-0626
Grades: PK-K
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
W.c.k. Walls Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Grant Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-1316
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-1316
Grades: 2-5
| 174 students
Rank: #55.
Samuel Mickle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
559 Kings Highway
Mickleton, NJ 08056
(856) 423-0412
Mickleton, NJ 08056
(856) 423-0412
Grades: 3-6
| 725 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Valley School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Cedar Rd
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-5120
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-5120
Grades: 4-6
| 547 students
Rank: #77.
Elwood Kindle Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Washington Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2628
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2628
Grades: 2-5
| 174 students
Rank: #88.
Radix Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
363 Radix Rd
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 728-8650
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 728-8650
Grades: PK-4
| 625 students
Rank: #99.
Logan Township Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 School Lane
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-5133
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-5133
Grades: 1-4
| 302 students
Rank: #1010.
General Charles G. Harker School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1771 Oldmans Creek Road
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Grades: 3-5
| 667 students
Rank: #1111.
Walter Hill School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1815 Kings Highway
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Grades: 6
| 251 students
Rank: #1212.
Harrison Township Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 N Main Street
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2016
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2016
Grades: PK-3
| 747 students
Rank: #1313.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Hudson Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2526
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2526
Grades: PK-1
| 196 students
Rank: #1414.
Clearview Regional Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
595 Jefferson Rd
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-2740
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-2740
Grades: 7-8
| 812 students
Rank: #1515.
Bankbridge Regional School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
870 Bankbridge Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-7755
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-7755
Grades: PK-12
| 497 students
Rank: #1616.
Gloucester County Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1360 Tanyard Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 468-1445
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 468-1445
Grades: 9-12
| 1,603 students
Rank: #1717.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
161 Whitehall Rd
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 728-8782
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 728-8782
Grades: PK-4
| 340 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Clearview Regional High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Breakneck Rd
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-2790
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-2790
Grades: 9-12
| 1,422 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
393 Main St
Mantua, NJ 08051
(856) 468-0818
Mantua, NJ 08051
(856) 468-0818
Grades: 4-6
| 485 students
Rank: #2020.
Logan Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 School Lane
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-5133
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-5133
Grades: 5-8
| 372 students
Rank: #2121.
Hurffville Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Hurffville Grenloch Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 589-7459
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 589-7459
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #2222.
Holly Glen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 North Main Street
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 728-8706
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 728-8706
Grades: PK-4
| 469 students
Rank: #2323.
Oak Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23 Bodine Avenue
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 728-3944
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 728-3944
Grades: PK-4
| 583 students
Rank: #2424.
Bunker Hill Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
372 Pitman Downer Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 881-7007
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 881-7007
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #2525.
Kingsway Regional High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Kings Highway
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-3300
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,893 students
Rank: #2626.
Kingsway Regional Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 Kings Highway
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-3300
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 925 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
South Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
904 Mullica Hill Rd
Harrisonville, NJ 08039
(856) 769-0855
Harrisonville, NJ 08039
(856) 769-0855
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
Rank: #3030.
Deptford Township Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
890 Bankbridge Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-9540
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-9540
Grades: 7-8
| 660 students
Rank: #3131.
West Deptford Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
675 Grove Rd
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 848-1200
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 848-1200
Grades: 5-8
| 869 students
Rank: #3232.
Woodbury Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Academy Ave
Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
(856) 848-2610
Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
(856) 848-2610
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #3333.
Orchard Valley Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
238 Pitman Downer Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 582-5353
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 582-5353
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #3434.
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
641 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 582-3535
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 582-3535
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #3535.
Green-fields Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Hill Lane
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-7929
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-7929
Grades: 3-4
| 483 students
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Gloucester County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
870a Bankbridge Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-7750
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-7750
Grades: 8-12
| 63 students
212 Catawba And Madison Aves
Newfield, NJ 08344
(856) 697-1141
Newfield, NJ 08344
(856) 697-1141
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Gloucester Co. Juvenile Det. (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Rr2 Box 212 County House Road
Clarksboro, NJ 08020
(856) 423-3025
Clarksboro, NJ 08020
(856) 423-3025
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
New Sharon @ Deptford High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
575 Fox Run Road
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 415-9537
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 415-9537
Grades: 2-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gloucester County, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Gloucester County, NJ include Centre City Elementary School, Wenonah Elementary School and Sewell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gloucester County, NJ?
82 public schools are located in Gloucester County, NJ.
What percentage of students in Gloucester County, NJ go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Gloucester County, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester County, NJ?
Gloucester County, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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