Woodbury City Public School District

25 N. Broad Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Woodbury City Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,708 students in Woodbury City Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Woodbury City Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
1,708 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Woodbury City Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#590 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
18%
38%
24%
49%
7%
23%
92%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
33%
34%
% Black
36%
14%
% White
21%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,600 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,630 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,600
$26,937
Spending / Student
$20,630
$25,834

Best Woodbury City Public School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Street School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Walnut Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0126
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Woodbury Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25 N. Broad Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0123
Gr: 6-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Evergreen Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
160 North Evergreen Avenue
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0125
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
West End Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Queen Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0124
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Woodbury City Public School District?
Woodbury City Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,708 students.
What is the rank of Woodbury City Public School District?
Woodbury City Public School District is ranked #590 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Woodbury City Public School District?
36% of Woodbury City Public School District students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Woodbury City Public School District?
Woodbury City Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Woodbury City Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,630 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,708 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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