For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,455 students in 08361, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 08361, NJ are Johnstone Elementary School, Pauline J. Petway Elementary School and Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08361 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08361, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08361, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnstone Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S Brewster Rd
Vineland, NJ 08361
(856) 794-6967
Vineland, NJ 08361
(856) 794-6967
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Pauline J. Petway Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 So Lincoln Ave
Vineland, NJ 08361
(856) 362-8855
Vineland, NJ 08361
(856) 362-8855
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3133 S Lincoln Ave
Vineland, NJ 08361
(856) 691-1801
Vineland, NJ 08361
(856) 691-1801
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vineland Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
2000 Maple Ave
Vineland, NJ 08361
(856) 696-6624
Vineland, NJ 08361
(856) 696-6624
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08361, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08361, NJ include Johnstone Elementary School, Pauline J. Petway Elementary School and Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 08361?
4 public schools are located in 08361.
What is the racial composition of students in 08361?
08361 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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