For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 884 students in Stratford, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 290 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Stratford, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stratford, NJ are Parkview Elementary School and Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stratford, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Stratford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stratford, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
123 Parkview Rd
Stratford, NJ 08084
(856) 783-2876
Stratford, NJ 08084
(856) 783-2876
Gr: PK-3 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Warwick Road
Stratford, NJ 08084
(856) 783-1094
Stratford, NJ 08084
(856) 783-1094
Gr: 4-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stratford, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Stratford, NJ include Parkview Elementary School and Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stratford?
2 public schools are located in Stratford.
What percentage of students in Stratford go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Stratford are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stratford?
Stratford public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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