Best Public Schools in Penns Grove, NJ (2025-26)

Best Penns Grove Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,194 students in Penns Grove, NJ.

The top ranked public schools in Penns Grove, NJ are Field Street School, Paul W Carleton and Penns Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Penns Grove, NJ public schools have an score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and score of 18% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Penns Grove have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Penns Grove, NJ (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Field Street School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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144 Field Street
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0170

Gr: 1-3 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #22.

Paul W Carleton

(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
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251 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-1706

Gr: 4-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #33.

Penns Grove High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
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334 Harding Highway
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300

Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #44.

Penns Grove Middle School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
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351 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576

Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: n/an/a

Lafayette - Pershing

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237 Shell Road
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230

Gr: PK-K | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Penns Grove, NJ?

The top ranked public schools in Penns Grove, NJ include Field Street School, Paul W Carleton and Penns Grove High School.

How many public schools are located in Penns Grove?

5 public schools are located in Penns Grove.

What is the racial composition of students in Penns Grove?

Penns Grove public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).