For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 830 students in 08078, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08078, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08078 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08078, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08078, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-3
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Aline Bingham Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 First & Orchard Ave
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 939-3192
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 939-3192
Grades: PK-3
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
Mary E. Volz Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
509 West Third Avenue
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 931-5353
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 931-5353
Grades: 4-8
| 497 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08078, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08078, NJ include Grade Downing Elementary School, Aline Bingham Elementary School and Mary E. Volz Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08078?
3 public elementary schools are located in 08078.
What is the racial composition of students in 08078?
08078 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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