For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,169 students in Oaklyn, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 80 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Oaklyn, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Oaklyn, NJ are Oaklyn Public School, Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School and Woodlynne Boro Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oaklyn, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Oaklyn have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oaklyn, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oaklyn Public School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
136 Kendall Blvd
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 858-0335
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 858-0335
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Cedar Avenue
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 869-7720
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 869-7720
Grades: K-5
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
Woodlynne Boro Public School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Elm Avenue
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 962-8822
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 962-8822
Grades: PK-8
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Sharp Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Comly Ave
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 962-5707
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 962-5707
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #55.
Hope Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
836 S. 4th Street
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 379-3448
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 379-3448
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
Oaklyn, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kendall Blvd
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 858-0335
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 858-0335
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oaklyn, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Oaklyn, NJ include Oaklyn Public School, Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School and Woodlynne Boro Public School.
How many public schools are located in Oaklyn?
5 public schools are located in Oaklyn.
What percentage of students in Oaklyn go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Oaklyn are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oaklyn?
Oaklyn public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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