For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 345 students in Newfield, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 559 private students). 38% of all K-12 students in Newfield, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Newfield, NJ is Main Road School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newfield, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Newfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newfield, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Main Road School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1452 Main Rd
Newfield, NJ 08344
(856) 697-0220
Newfield, NJ 08344
(856) 697-0220
Gr: 3-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Newfield, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
212 Catawba And Madison Aves
Newfield, NJ 08344
(856) 697-1141
Newfield, NJ 08344
(856) 697-1141
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newfield, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Newfield, NJ include Main Road School.
How many public schools are located in Newfield?
1 public schools are located in Newfield.
What percentage of students in Newfield go to public school?
38% of all K-12 students in Newfield are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newfield?
Newfield public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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