For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 369 students in Port Elizabeth, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in Port Elizabeth, NJ is Maurice River Township School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Elizabeth, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Port Elizabeth have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Port Elizabeth, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maurice River Township School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3593 Rt 47
Port Elizabeth, NJ 08348
(856) 825-7411
Port Elizabeth, NJ 08348
(856) 825-7411
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Port Elizabeth, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Port Elizabeth, NJ include Maurice River Township School.
How many public schools are located in Port Elizabeth?
1 public schools are located in Port Elizabeth.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Elizabeth?
Port Elizabeth public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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