Best Public Schools in 08312 (Clayton, NJ) (2025-26)

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Best 08312 New Jersey Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,477 students in 08312, NJ (there are , serving 538 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 08312, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).

The top ranked public schools in 08312, NJ are Herma S. Simmons Elementary School, Clayton High School and Clayton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 08312 have an score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08312, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08312, NJ Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Herma S. Simmons Elementary School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
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300 West Chestnut Street
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8704

Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: #22.

Clayton High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
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55 Pop Kramer Blvd, Suite A
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701

Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: #33.

Clayton Middle School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
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55 Pop Kramer Blvd, Suite B
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701

Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 08312, NJ?

The top ranked public schools in 08312, NJ include Herma S. Simmons Elementary School, Clayton High School and Clayton Middle School.

How many public schools are located in 08312?

3 public schools are located in 08312.

What percentage of students in 08312 go to public school?

73% of all K-12 students in 08312 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).

What is the racial composition of students in 08312?

08312 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).