For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,004 students in 08034, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08034, NJ are A. Russell Knight Elementary School, Thomas Paine Elementary School and Kingston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08034 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08034, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08034, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A. Russell Knight Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Old Carriage Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-0830
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-0830
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Paine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4001 Church Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1350
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1350
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Kingston Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-0986
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-0986
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #44.
James Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Kresson Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-8848
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-8848
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Clara Barton Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Rhode Island Ave.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-3303
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-3303
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #66.
John A. Carusi Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Roosevelt Dr.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1220
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1220
Grades: 6-8
| 884 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08034, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08034, NJ include A. Russell Knight Elementary School, Thomas Paine Elementary School and Kingston Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08034?
6 public elementary schools are located in 08034.
What is the racial composition of students in 08034?
08034 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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