For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,991 students in Runnemede, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 125 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Runnemede, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Runnemede, NJ are Grade Downing Elementary School, Aline Bingham Elementary School and Mary E. Volz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Runnemede, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Runnemede have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Runnemede, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grade Downing Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3rd & Central Aves
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 939-4036
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 939-4036
Gr: K-3 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Aline Bingham Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 First & Orchard Ave
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 939-3192
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 939-3192
Gr: PK-3 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Mary E. Volz Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
509 West Third Avenue
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 931-5353
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 931-5353
Gr: 4-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Triton Regional High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 Schubert Ave
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 939-4500
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 939-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Runnemede, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Runnemede, NJ include Grade Downing Elementary School, Aline Bingham Elementary School and Mary E. Volz Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Runnemede?
4 public schools are located in Runnemede.
What percentage of students in Runnemede go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Runnemede are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Runnemede?
Runnemede public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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