For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,325 students in Somerdale, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Somerdale, NJ are Somerdale Park School and Sterling High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerdale, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Somerdale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Somerdale, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somerdale Park School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Grace Street
Somerdale, NJ 08083
(856) 783-6261
Somerdale, NJ 08083
(856) 783-6261
Grades: PK-8
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Sterling High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 South Warwick Road
Somerdale, NJ 08083
(856) 784-1333
Somerdale, NJ 08083
(856) 784-1333
Grades: 9-12
| 881 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Somerdale, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Somerdale, NJ include Somerdale Park School and Sterling High School.
How many public schools are located in Somerdale?
2 public schools are located in Somerdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerdale?
Somerdale public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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