For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,507 students in Paulsboro, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Paulsboro, NJ are West Deptford Middle School and Loudenslager Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paulsboro, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Paulsboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Paulsboro, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Deptford Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
675 Grove Rd
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 848-1200
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 848-1200
Grades: 4-8
| 832 students
Rank: #22.
Loudenslager Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Baird Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2228
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2228
Grades: 3-6
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
441 Nassau Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2226
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2226
Grades: PK-2
| 324 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Paulsboro, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Paulsboro, NJ include West Deptford Middle School and Loudenslager Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Paulsboro?
3 public elementary schools are located in Paulsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Paulsboro?
Paulsboro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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