For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,703 students in 08012, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08012, NJ are Whitman Elementary School, Birches Elementary School and Gloucester Township Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08012 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08012, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08012, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
827 Whitman School Dr
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-1103
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-1103
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Birches Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
416 Westminster Blvd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-1290
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-1290
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Gloucester Township Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
270 South Black Horse Pike
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-8845
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-8845
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
Rank: #44.
Bells Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
227 Greentree Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 589-8441
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 589-8441
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Altair Dr
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 589-8248
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 589-8248
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #66.
Chews Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chewslanding Somerdale Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 783-6607
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 783-6607
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #77.
Loring Flemming Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 Little Gloucester Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-4045
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-4045
Grades: K-5
| 647 students
Rank: #88.
Glen Landing Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Little Gloucester Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-3534
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-3534
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #99.
Charles W. Lewis Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
875 Erial Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-8400
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 696 students
Rank: #1010.
Blackwood Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
260 Blenheim Erial Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-9510
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-9510
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: n/an/a
Camden Co Jdc
Alternative School
Woodbury Turnersville Rd Lake
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
08012, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Camden County Youth Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Woodbury Turnersville Rd Lake
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Grades: 8-12
| 37 students
Camden Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Bldg 5d Lakeland Ro
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6073
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6073
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Campus Program High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Bldg 5d Lakeland Ro
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-9532
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-9532
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
The Kingdom Charter School Of Leadership (Closed 2020)
Charter School
121 West Church Street
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-0100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-0100
Grades: K-5
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08012, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08012, NJ include Whitman Elementary School, Birches Elementary School and Gloucester Township Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08012?
11 public elementary schools are located in 08012.
What is the racial composition of students in 08012?
08012 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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