For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,682 students in 08079, NJ.
The top-ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 08079 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08079, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08079, NJ Public Schools (2026)
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 High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
219 Walnut St
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3900
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
183 Smith Street
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-4100
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-4100
Gr: PK-2 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08079, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08079, NJ include Mannington Township Elementary School, Elsinboro Township School and Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08079?
6 public schools are located in 08079.
What is the racial composition of students in 08079?
08079 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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