For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,295 students in 08079, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08079, NJ are Mannington Township Elementary School, Elsinboro Township School and Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08079 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08079, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08079, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mannington Township Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
495 Route 45
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-1078
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-1078
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Elsinboro Township School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
631 Salem Fort Elfsborg Road
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3817
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3817
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
Rank: #33.
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
967 Main St Canton
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2707
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2707
Grades: PK-8
| 173 students
Rank: #44.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 New Market Street
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2700
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2700
Grades: 3-8
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
183 Smith Street
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-4100
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-4100
Grades: PK-2
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08079, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08079, NJ include Mannington Township Elementary School, Elsinboro Township School and Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08079?
5 public elementary schools are located in 08079.
What is the racial composition of students in 08079?
08079 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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