For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 761 students in the neighborhood of Carneys Point, Penns Grove, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in Carneys Point is Field Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Carneys Point, Penns Grove, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Carneys Point, Penns Grove, NJ (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: 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 the neighborhood of Carneys Point, Penns Grove, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Carneys Point, Penns Grove, NJ include Field Street School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Carneys Point, Penns Grove?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Carneys Point, Penns Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Carneys Point, Penns Grove?
the neighborhood of Carneys Point, Penns Grove public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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