For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,182 students in 08069, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in 08069, NJ are Field Street School, Paul W Carleton and Penns Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08069 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08069, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08069, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Field Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
144 Field Street
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0170
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0170
Gr: 1-3 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Paul W Carleton
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-1706
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-1706
Gr: 4-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Penns Grove High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
334 Harding Highway
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Penns Grove Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
237 Shell Road
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
Gr: PK-K | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08069, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08069, NJ include Field Street School, Paul W Carleton and Penns Grove High School.
How many public schools are located in 08069?
5 public schools are located in 08069.
What is the racial composition of students in 08069?
08069 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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