Top 5 Best 08069 New Jersey Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,158 students in 08069, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 08069, NJ are Penns Grove High School, Penns Grove Middle School and Field Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08069 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 08069, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08069, NJ Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penns Grove High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
334 Harding Highway
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Penns Grove Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
351 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: #33.
Field Street School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
144 Field Street
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0170
Grades: 1-3
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Paul W Carleton
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
251 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-1706
Grades: 4-5
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lafayette - Pershing
237 Shell Road
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
Grades: PK-K
| 255 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 08069, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08069, NJ include Penns Grove High School, Penns Grove Middle School and Field Street School.
How many public schools are located in 08069, NJ?
5 public schools are located in 08069, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in 08069, NJ?
08069, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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