For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 299 students in the neighborhood of Mays Landing, Merchantville, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in Mays Landing is G.h. Carson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mays Landing, Merchantville, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Mays Landing, Merchantville, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
G.h. Carson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4150 Garfield Avenue
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-5751
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-5751
Gr: PK-3 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mays Landing, Merchantville, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mays Landing, Merchantville, NJ include G.h. Carson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mays Landing, Merchantville?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mays Landing, Merchantville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mays Landing, Merchantville?
the neighborhood of Mays Landing, Merchantville public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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