For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 903 students in 08079, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 08079, NJ are Mannington Township Elementary School, Elsinboro Township School and Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08079 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08079, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08079, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mannington Township Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
495 Route 45
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-1078
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-1078
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Elsinboro Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
631 Salem Fort Elfsborg Road
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3817
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3817
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
967 Main St Canton
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2707
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2707
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 New Market Street
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2700
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2700
Gr: 3-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 08079, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 08079, NJ include Mannington Township Elementary School, Elsinboro Township School and Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08079?
4 public middle schools are located in 08079.
What is the racial composition of students in 08079?
08079 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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