For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 712 students in Elmer, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmer, NJ are Alternative School, Creativity Colaboratory Charter School and Pittsgrove Township Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmer, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Elmer have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elmer, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Creativity Colaboratory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
457 Shirley Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2472
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2472
Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Pittsgrove Township Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1082 Almond Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-8529
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-8529
Gr: 5-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Daretown School
Special Education School
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Elmer, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elmer, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmer, NJ include Alternative School, Creativity Colaboratory Charter School and Pittsgrove Township Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elmer?
4 public middle schools are located in Elmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmer?
Elmer public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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