For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,869 students in Elmer, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Elmer, NJ are Alternative School, Creativity Colaboratory Charter School and Pittsgrove Township Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmer, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Elmer have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elmer, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Creativity Colaboratory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
457 Shirley Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2472
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2472
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Pittsgrove Township Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1082 Almond Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-8529
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-8529
Grades: 5-8
| 483 students
Rank: #44.
Olivet Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 Sheep Pen Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2081
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2081
Grades: 2-4
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
Arthur P. Schalick High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
718 Centerton Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2054
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2054
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daretown School
Special Education School
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
207 Front Street
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-6761
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-6761
Grades: K-1
| 197 students
Rank: n/an/a
873 Gershal Avenue
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-3094
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-3094
Grades: PK
| 131 students
Elmer, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elmer, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Elmer, NJ include Alternative School, Creativity Colaboratory Charter School and Pittsgrove Township Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Elmer?
8 public schools are located in Elmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmer?
Elmer public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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