For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 423 students in 08027, NJ (there are , serving 206 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 08027, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08027, NJ are Broad Street Elementary School and Nehaunsey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08027 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08027, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08027, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Broad Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 West Broad St
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(856) 224-4900
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(856) 224-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Nehaunsey Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Swedesboro Road
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(856) 224-4900
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(856) 224-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08027, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08027, NJ include Broad Street Elementary School and Nehaunsey Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 08027?
2 public schools are located in 08027.
What percentage of students in 08027 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 08027 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08027?
08027 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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