For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,878 students in 08012, NJ (there are , serving 612 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 08012, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08012, NJ are Whitman Elementary School, Birches Elementary School and Gloucester Township Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08012 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08012, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08012, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
827 Whitman School Dr
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-1103
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-1103
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Birches Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
416 Westminster Blvd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-1290
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-1290
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Gloucester Township Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
270 South Black Horse Pike
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-8845
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-8845
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Altair Dr
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 589-8248
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 589-8248
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Bells Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
227 Greentree Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 589-8441
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 589-8441
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Chews Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chewslanding Somerdale Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 783-6607
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 783-6607
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Loring Flemming Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 Little Gloucester Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-4045
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-4045
Gr: K-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Glen Landing Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Little Gloucester Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-3534
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-3534
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Charles W. Lewis Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
875 Erial Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-8400
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Highland Regional High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Erial Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-4100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Blackwood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
260 Blenheim Erial Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-9510
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-9510
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Camden Co Jdc
Alternative School
Woodbury Turnersville Rd Lake
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Gr: 6-12
08012, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Camden County Youth Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Woodbury Turnersville Rd Lake
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Gr: 8-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Camden Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Bldg 5d Lakeland Ro
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6073
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6073
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Campus Program High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Bldg 5d Lakeland Ro
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-9532
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-9532
Gr: 9-12
The Kingdom Charter School Of Leadership (Closed 2020)
Charter School
121 West Church Street
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-0100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-0100
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08012, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08012, NJ include Whitman Elementary School, Birches Elementary School and Gloucester Township Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08012?
12 public schools are located in 08012.
What percentage of students in 08012 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 08012 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08012?
08012 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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