For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,649 students in 08096, NJ (there are 5 private schools, serving 145 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 08096, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08096, NJ are Green-fields Elementary School, Good Intent Elementary School and Gateway Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08096 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08096, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08096, NJ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Rank: #22.
Good Intent Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Good Intent Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 232-2737
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 232-2737
Grades: 1-5
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Gateway Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
775 Tanyard Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 848-8200
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 848-8200
Grades: 7-12
| 849 students
Rank: #44.
Deptford Township High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
575 S Fox Run Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 232-2713
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 232-2713
Grades: 9-12
| 1,084 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Tract Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
690 Iszard Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 686-2240
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 686-2240
Grades: 1-5
| 411 students
Rank: #66.
West End Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Queen Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0124
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0124
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #77.
Walnut Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Walnut Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0126
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0126
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Rank: #88.
Evergreen Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 North Evergreen Avenue
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0125
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0125
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #99.
Woodbury Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 N. Broad Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0123
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0123
Grades: 6-12
| 829 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1040 Monmouth Road
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 384-8750
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 384-8750
Grades: PK-K
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oakview Elementary School
Magnet School
350 Dubois Ave
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-1856
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-1856
Grades: PK-2
| 432 students
08096, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 08096, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08096, NJ include Green-fields Elementary School, Good Intent Elementary School and Gateway Regional High School.
How many public schools are located in 08096?
11 public schools are located in 08096.
What percentage of students in 08096 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 08096 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08096?
08096 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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