For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 514 students in 08318, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 08318, NJ are Alternative School and Arthur P. Schalick High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 08318 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08318, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 08318 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arthur P. Schalick High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08318, NJ Public High 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.
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%
08318, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 08318, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 08318, NJ include Alternative School and Arthur P. Schalick High School.
How many public high schools are located in 08318?
3 public high schools are located in 08318.
What is the racial composition of students in 08318?
08318 public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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