For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,337 students in 08085, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 18 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 08085, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08085, NJ are General Charles G. Harker School, Walter Hill School and Logan Township Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08085 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08085, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08085, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
General Charles G. Harker School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1771 Oldmans Creek Road
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Gr: 3-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Walter Hill School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1815 Kings Highway
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Gr: 6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Logan Township Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 School Lane
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-5133
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-5133
Gr: 1-4 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Logan Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 School Lane
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-5133
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-5133
Gr: 5-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Kingsway Regional Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Kings Highway
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-3300
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-3300
Gr: 7-8 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Kingsway Regional High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Kings Highway
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-3300
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,984 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
100 Peachwood Drive
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 294-0145
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 294-0145
Gr: PK-K | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
15 Fredrick Boulevard
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Gr: 1-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
601 Auburn Avenue
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Gr: PK-K | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08085, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08085, NJ include General Charles G. Harker School, Walter Hill School and Logan Township Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08085?
9 public schools are located in 08085.
What percentage of students in 08085 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 08085 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08085?
08085 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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