For the 2024-25 school year, there are 81 public schools serving 44,684 students in Gloucester County, NJ (there are 35 private schools, serving 4,126 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Gloucester County, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Gloucester County, NJ are Centre City Elementary School, Wenonah Elementary School and Sewell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gloucester County, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Gloucester County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gloucester County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centre City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Columbus Dr
Mantua, NJ 08051
(856) 468-2100
Mantua, NJ 08051
(856) 468-2100
Grades: K-3
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Wenonah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 N Clinton Ave
Wenonah, NJ 08090
(856) 468-6000
Wenonah, NJ 08090
(856) 468-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
Sewell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Mcanally Dr
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 468-0626
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 468-0626
Grades: PK-K
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
W.c.k. Walls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Grant Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-1316
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-1316
Grades: 2-5
| 163 students
Rank: #55.
Samuel Mickle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
559 Kings Highway
Mickleton, NJ 08056
(856) 423-0412
Mickleton, NJ 08056
(856) 423-0412
Grades: 3-6
| 726 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Cedar Rd
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-5120
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-5120
Grades: 4-6
| 568 students
Rank: #77.
Elwood Kindle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Washington Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2628
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2628
Grades: 2-5
| 166 students
Rank: #88.
Radix Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
363 Radix Rd
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 728-8650
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 728-8650
Grades: PK-4
| 619 students
Rank: #99.
Logan Township Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 School Lane
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-5133
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-5133
Grades: 1-4
| 284 students
Rank: #1010.
General Charles G. Harker School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1771 Oldmans Creek Road
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Grades: 3-5
| 649 students
Rank: #1111.
Walter Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1815 Kings Highway
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1552
Grades: 6
| 252 students
Rank: #1212.
Harrison Township Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 N Main Street
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2016
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2016
Grades: PK-3
| 770 students
Rank: #1313.
Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Hudson Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2526
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2526
Grades: PK-1
| 221 students
Rank: #1414.
Clearview Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
595 Jefferson Rd
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-2740
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-2740
Grades: 7-8
| 753 students
Rank: #1515.
Bankbridge Regional School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
870 Bankbridge Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-7755
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-7755
Grades: PK-12
| 521 students
Rank: #1616.
Gloucester County Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1360 Tanyard Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 468-1445
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 468-1445
Grades: 9-12
| 1,609 students
Rank: #1717.
Whitehall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
161 Whitehall Rd
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 728-8782
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 728-8782
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Clearview Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Breakneck Rd
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-2790
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-2790
Grades: 9-12
| 1,431 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
393 Main St
Mantua, NJ 08051
(856) 468-0818
Mantua, NJ 08051
(856) 468-0818
Grades: 4-6
| 473 students
Rank: #2020.
Logan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 School Lane
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-5133
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-5133
Grades: 5-8
| 366 students
Rank: #2121.
Hurffville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Hurffville Grenloch Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 589-7459
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 589-7459
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #2222.
Holly Glen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 North Main Street
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 728-8706
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 728-8706
Grades: PK-4
| 505 students
Rank: #2323.
Oak Knoll Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23 Bodine Avenue
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 728-3944
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 728-3944
Grades: PK-4
| 641 students
Rank: #2424.
Bunker Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
372 Pitman Downer Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 881-7007
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 881-7007
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #2525.
Kingsway Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Kings Highway
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-3300
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,947 students
Rank: #2626.
Kingsway Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 Kings Highway
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-3300
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 954 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Aura Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Clems Run
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 881-4551
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 881-4551
Grades: PK-6
| 334 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Broad Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 West Broad St
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(856) 224-4900
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(856) 224-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
South Harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
904 Mullica Hill Rd
Harrisonville, NJ 08039
(856) 769-0855
Harrisonville, NJ 08039
(856) 769-0855
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
Rank: #3030.
Deptford Township Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
890 Bankbridge Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-9540
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-9540
Grades: 6-8
| 928 students
Rank: #3131.
West Deptford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
675 Grove Rd
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 848-1200
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 848-1200
Grades: 5-8
| 849 students
Rank: #3232.
Woodbury Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Academy Ave
Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
(856) 848-2610
Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
(856) 848-2610
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #3333.
Orchard Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
238 Pitman Downer Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 582-5353
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 582-5353
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Rank: #3434.
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
641 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 582-3535
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 582-3535
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #3535.
Green-fields Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Hill Lane
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-7929
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-7929
Grades: 1-4
| 504 students
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Gloucester County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
870a Bankbridge Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-7750
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-7750
Grades: 8-12
| 63 students
212 Catawba And Madison Aves
Newfield, NJ 08344
(856) 697-1141
Newfield, NJ 08344
(856) 697-1141
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
202 Delsea Dr N
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 652-2700
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 652-2700
Grades: 7-8
| 268 students
Gloucester Co. Juvenile Det. (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Rr2 Box 212 County House Road
Clarksboro, NJ 08020
(856) 423-3025
Clarksboro, NJ 08020
(856) 423-3025
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
New Sharon @ Deptford High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
575 Fox Run Road
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 415-9537
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 415-9537
Grades: 2-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gloucester County, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Gloucester County, NJ include Centre City Elementary School, Wenonah Elementary School and Sewell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gloucester County?
81 public schools are located in Gloucester County.
What percentage of students in Gloucester County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Gloucester County are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester County?
Gloucester County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gloucester County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gloucester County include: J. Harvey Rodgers School vs. Aura Elementary School, Red Bank Elementary School vs. Oakview Elementary School, Pine Acres Early Childhood Center vs. Central Early Childhood Center
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