For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 845 students in Runnemede Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Runnemede Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
845 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Runnemede Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#519 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.3%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
71%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,475 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,708 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$21 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,475
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,708
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Runnemede Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Runnemede Public School District?
Runnemede Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 845 students.
What is the rank of Runnemede Public School District?
Runnemede Public School District is ranked #514 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Runnemede Public School District?
71% of Runnemede Public School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Runnemede Public School District?
Runnemede Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Runnemede Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,708 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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