For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 6,054 students in Bridgeton, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bridgeton, NJ are Stow Creek Township School, Hopewell Crest and Charles F. Seabrook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bridgeton, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bridgeton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bridgeton, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stow Creek Township School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Gum Tree Corner Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-1717
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-1717
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Hopewell Crest
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
122 Sewall Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9203
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9203
Grades: PK-8
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
Charles F. Seabrook School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1373 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Grades: PK-2
| 432 students
Rank: #44.
Woodruff Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1385 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Grades: 6-8
| 263 students
Rank: #55.
Elizabeth F. Moore School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1361 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Grades: 3-5
| 274 students
Rank: #66.
West Avenue School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 North West Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
Rank: #77.
Indian Ave School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
399 Indian Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 588 students
Rank: #88.
Broad Street School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 West Broad Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 779 students
Rank: #99.
Buckshutem Road School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Buckshutem Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 628 students
Rank: #1010.
Fairfield Township School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 Gouldtown Woodruff Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 453-1882
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 453-1882
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Rank: #1111.
Cherry Street School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11 Cherry Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 526 students
Rank: #1212.
Quarter Mile Lane School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Quarter Mile Lane
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: PK-8
| 667 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Campus
Special Education School
13 Ramah Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
Bridgeton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cumberland County Juv Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
135 Sunny Slope Lane
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-0717
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-0717
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cumberland Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
10 Washington St
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-1444
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-1444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Essex County Youth House High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
80 Duryea Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973) 484-4908
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973) 484-4908
Grades: 8-12
| 72 students
1112 Bridgeton-millville Pike
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-2164
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-2164
Grades: 5-8
| 244 students
Southwoods State Prison High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
215 Burlington Rd
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-8164
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-8164
Grades: 11-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bridgeton, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bridgeton, NJ include Stow Creek Township School, Hopewell Crest and Charles F. Seabrook School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bridgeton?
13 public elementary schools are located in Bridgeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Bridgeton?
Bridgeton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bridgeton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bridgeton include: Broad Street School vs. Buckshutem Road School, Buckshutem Road School vs. Broad Street School, Stow Creek Township School vs. Hopewell Crest
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