For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 479 students in 08562, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08562, NJ are Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School and New Hanover Township School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08562 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08562, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08562, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46 Schoolhouse Road
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
(609) 738-2630
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
(609) 738-2630
Gr: PK-3 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
New Hanover Township School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
122 Fort Dix Street
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
(609) 723-2139
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
(609) 723-2139
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
08562, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mid(state Correctional Facility (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Bldg 8401 Range Rd
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
(609) 723-4221
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
(609) 723-4221
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08562, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08562, NJ include Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School and New Hanover Township School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08562?
2 public elementary schools are located in 08562.
What is the racial composition of students in 08562?
08562 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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