For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,194 students in 08069, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 08069, NJ are Field Street School, Penns Grove High School and Paul W Carleton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08069 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08069, NJ 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 08069, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Field Street School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
144 Field Street
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0170
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0170
Grades: 1-3
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Penns Grove High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
334 Harding Highway
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
Paul W Carleton
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-1706
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-1706
Grades: 4-5
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
Penns Grove Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: n/an/a
237 Shell Road
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
Grades: PK-K
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08069, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08069, NJ include Field Street School, Penns Grove High School and Paul W Carleton.
How many public schools are located in 08069?
5 public schools are located in 08069.
What is the racial composition of students in 08069?
08069 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).
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