For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,869 students in 08318, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 08318, NJ are Alternative School, Creativity Colaboratory Charter School and Pittsgrove Township Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08318 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08318, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08318, NJ Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Creativity Colaboratory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
457 Shirley Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2472
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2472
Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Pittsgrove Township Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1082 Almond Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-8529
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-8529
Gr: 5-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Olivet Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Sheep Pen Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2081
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2081
Gr: 2-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Arthur P. Schalick High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
718 Centerton Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2054
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2054
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Daretown School
Special Education School
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
207 Front Street
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-6761
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-6761
Gr: K-1 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
873 Gershal Avenue
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-3094
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-3094
Gr: PK | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
08318, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08318, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08318, NJ include Alternative School, Creativity Colaboratory Charter School and Pittsgrove Township Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 08318?
8 public schools are located in 08318.
What is the racial composition of students in 08318?
08318 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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