For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,014 students in Oaklyn, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oaklyn have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oaklyn, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oaklyn Public School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
136 Kendall Blvd
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 858-0335
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 858-0335
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Cedar Avenue
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 869-7720
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 869-7720
Gr: K-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Woodlynne Boro Public School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Elm Avenue
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 962-8822
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 962-8822
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Sharp Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Comly Ave
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 962-5707
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 962-5707
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Oaklyn, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kendall Blvd
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 858-0335
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 858-0335
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Oaklyn, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oaklyn, NJ include Oaklyn Public School, Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School and Woodlynne Boro Public School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oaklyn?
4 public elementary schools are located in Oaklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in Oaklyn?
Oaklyn public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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