For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 636 students in Elwood, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 13 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Elwood, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Elwood, NJ are Mullica Township Middle School and Mullica Township Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elwood, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Elwood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elwood, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mullica Township Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elwood Road
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 561-3868
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 561-3868
Grades: 5-8
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Mullica Township Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elwood Road
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 561-3868
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 561-3868
Grades: PK-4
| 359 students
Elwood, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 318
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 804-1135
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 804-1135
Grades: 1-2
| n/a students
500 Elwood Rd
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 704-1567
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 704-1567
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elwood, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Elwood, NJ include Mullica Township Middle School and Mullica Township Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Elwood?
2 public schools are located in Elwood.
What percentage of students in Elwood go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Elwood are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elwood?
Elwood public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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