Medford Township School District

137 Hartford Road
Medford, NJ 08055-2371
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Medford Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,901 students in Medford Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Medford Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
2,901 Students
1,355,575 Students
# Teachers
243 Teachers
116,380 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Medford Township School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#95 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
59%
38%
72%
49%
36%
23%
(2022-23)
9.4%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
9%
35%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
79%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,377 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,849 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,377
$27,031
Spending / Student
$20,849
$25,924

Best Medford Township School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kirby's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
151 Hartford Road
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 714-7014
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Cranberry Pines Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Fairview Road
Medford, NJ 08055
(856) 983-2861
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Chairville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
36 Chairville Road
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-9610
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Taunton Forge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32 Evergreen Trail
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-6723
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Milton H. Allen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24 Allen Avenue
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-4203
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Haines Sixth Grade Center
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
162 Stokes Road
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-4056
Gr: 6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Medford Memorial Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
55 Mill Street
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-7707
Gr: 7-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Medford Township School District?
Medford Township School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,901 students.
What is the rank of Medford Township School District?
Medford Township School District is ranked #96 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Medford Township School District?
79% of Medford Township School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Medford Township School District?
Medford Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Medford Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,849 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,901 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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