For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,524 students in Bridgeton, NJ (there are , serving 170 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Bridgeton, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bridgeton, NJ are Stow Creek Township School, Hopewell Crest and Charles F. Seabrook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bridgeton, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stow Creek Township School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Gum Tree Corner Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-1717
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-1717
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Hopewell Crest
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
122 Sewall Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9203
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9203
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Charles F. Seabrook School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1373 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Woodruff Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1385 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Elizabeth F. Moore School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1361 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Gr: 3-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
West Avenue School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 North West Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Gr: K-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Indian Ave School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
399 Indian Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Gr: K-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Cumberland Regional High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 Silver Lake Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9400
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,178 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Broad Street School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 West Broad Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Gr: K-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Fairfield Township School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 Gouldtown Woodruff Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 453-1882
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 453-1882
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Quarter Mile Lane School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Quarter Mile Lane
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Gr: PK-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Bridgeton High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 N West Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,703 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Cherry Street School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11 Cherry Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Gr: K-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1414.
Buckshutem Road School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Buckshutem Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Gr: K-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Campus
Special Education School
13 Ramah Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
550 Buckshutem Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Gr: PK | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Bridgeton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cumberland County Juv Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
135 Sunny Slope Lane
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-0717
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-0717
Essex Co Jdc (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
80 Duryea Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973) 484-4908
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973) 484-4908
Gr: 8-12
Essex County Youth House High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
80 Duryea Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973) 484-4908
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973) 484-4908
Gr: 8-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1112 Bridgeton-millville Pike
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-2164
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-2164
Gr: 5-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Southwoods State Prison High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
215 Burlington Rd
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-8164
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-8164
Gr: 11-12 | 10 students
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bridgeton, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Bridgeton, NJ include Stow Creek Township School, Hopewell Crest and Charles F. Seabrook School.
How many public schools are located in Bridgeton?
16 public schools are located in Bridgeton.
What percentage of students in Bridgeton go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Bridgeton are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bridgeton?
Bridgeton 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).
Which public schools in Bridgeton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bridgeton include: Buckshutem Road School vs. Broad Street School, Bridgeton High School vs. Cumberland Regional High School, Broad Street School vs. Buckshutem Road School
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