Best 08361 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,455 students in 08361, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in 08361, NJ are Johnstone Elementary School, Pauline J. Petway Elementary School and Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08361 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08361, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08361, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnstone Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
165 S Brewster Rd
Vineland, NJ 08361
(856) 794-6967
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Pauline J. Petway Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 So Lincoln Ave
Vineland, NJ 08361
(856) 362-8855
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3133 S Lincoln Ave
Vineland, NJ 08361
(856) 691-1801
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Vineland Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
2000 Maple Ave
Vineland, NJ 08361
(856) 696-6624
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 08361, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 08361?
4 public schools are located in 08361.
What is the racial composition of students in 08361?
08361 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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