Best 08069 New Jersey Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,237 students in 08069, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08069, NJ are Field Street School, Paul W Carleton and Penns Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08069 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08069, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08069, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Field Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
144 Field Street
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
251 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-1706
Gr: 4-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Penns Grove Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
351 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08069, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08069, NJ include Field Street School, Paul W Carleton and Penns Grove Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08069?
3 public elementary schools are located in 08069.
What is the racial composition of students in 08069?
08069 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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