Top Rankings
Cherry Hill School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 7,039 students in Cherry Hill School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in New Jersey.
Public Elementary Schools in Cherry Hill School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,931 Schools
# Students
10,706 Students
880,402 Students
# Teachers
812 Teachers
77,488 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Cherry Hill School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#231 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
23%
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
# American Indian Students
14 Students
1,932 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,832 Students
91,801 Students
% Asian Students
17%
11%
# Hispanic Students
1,593 Students
291,974 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
33%
# Black Students
979 Students
132,419 Students
% Black Students
9%
15%
# White Students
5,627 Students
330,957 Students
% White Students
53%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
1,850 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
627 Students
29,300 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
162
34,413
# Students in K Grade:
682
81,082
# Students in 1st Grade:
744
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
757
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
775
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
660
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
771
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
734
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
811
77,510
# Students in 8th Grade:
802
79,087
# Students in 9th Grade:
854
3,808
# Students in 10th Grade:
847
3,645
# Students in 11th Grade:
878
3,273
# Students in 12th Grade:
838
2,980
# Ungraded Students:
391
40,176
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,987 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,211 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$257 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$249 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,987
$27,145
Spending / Student
$23,211
$26,033
Best Cherry Hill School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Old Orchard Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-1550
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-1550
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Richard Stockton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Wexford Dr.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-1505
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-1505
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
A. Russell Knight Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Old Carriage Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-0830
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-0830
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Rosa International Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
485 Browning Lane
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 616-8787
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 616-8787
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #55.
James F. Cooper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1960 Greentree Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-4554
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-4554
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bret Harte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1909 Queen Anne Dr.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 795-0515
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 795-0515
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Woodcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Cranford Dr.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 429-2058
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 429-2058
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #88.
Thomas Paine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4001 Church Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1350
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1350
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #99.
Horace Mann Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Walt Whitman Blvd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 428-1144
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 428-1144
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #1010.
Kingston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Kingston Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-0986
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-0986
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #1111.
James Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Kresson Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-8848
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-8848
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #1212.
Clara Barton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Rhode Island Ave.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-3303
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-3303
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1313.
Henry C. Beck Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
950 Cropwell Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-4505
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-4505
Grades: 6-8
| 845 students
Rank: #1414.
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Chapel Ave.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 667-3903
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 667-3903
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #1515.
John A. Carusi Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Roosevelt Dr.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1220
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1220
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
