For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 514 students in Elmer, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Elmer, 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.
Elmer, NJ public high schools 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 Elmer have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Elmer, NJ public high school 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 Public High Schools in Elmer, NJ (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%
Elmer, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Elmer, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Elmer, NJ include Alternative School and Arthur P. Schalick High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elmer?
3 public high schools are located in Elmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmer?
Elmer 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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