Best Paulsboro Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,104 students in Paulsboro, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 89 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Paulsboro, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).

The top ranked public schools in Paulsboro, NJ are West Deptford Middle School, Loudenslager Elementary School and Paulsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Paulsboro, NJ public schools have an score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Paulsboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Paulsboro, NJ (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

West Deptford Middle School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
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675 Grove Rd
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 848-1200

Gr: 4-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #22.

Loudenslager Elementary School

(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
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100 Baird Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2228

Gr: 3-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #33.

Paulsboro High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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670 N Delaware St
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222

Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #44.

Paulsboro Junior High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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670 N Delaware Street
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222

Gr: 7-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: n/an/a

Billingsport Elementary School

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441 Nassau Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2226

Gr: PK-2 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Paulsboro, NJ?

The top ranked public schools in Paulsboro, NJ include West Deptford Middle School, Loudenslager Elementary School and Paulsboro High School.

How many public schools are located in Paulsboro?

5 public schools are located in Paulsboro.

What percentage of students in Paulsboro go to public school?

96% of all K-12 students in Paulsboro are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).

What is the racial composition of students in Paulsboro?

Paulsboro public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).