For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 958 students in Mantua, NJ (there are , serving 38 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Mantua, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Mantua, NJ are Centre City Elementary School and J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mantua, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Mantua have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mantua, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centre City Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Columbus Dr
Mantua, NJ 08051
(856) 468-2100
Mantua, NJ 08051
(856) 468-2100
Gr: K-3 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
393 Main St
Mantua, NJ 08051
(856) 468-0818
Mantua, NJ 08051
(856) 468-0818
Gr: 4-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mantua, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Mantua, NJ include Centre City Elementary School and J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mantua?
2 public schools are located in Mantua.
What percentage of students in Mantua go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Mantua are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mantua?
Mantua public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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