For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 621 students in 08217, NJ (there are , serving 13 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 08217, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08217, NJ are Mullica Township Middle School and Mullica Township Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08217 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08217, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08217, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mullica Township Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elwood Road
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 561-3868
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 561-3868
Grades: 5-8
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Mullica Township Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elwood Road
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 561-3868
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 561-3868
Grades: PK-4
| 368 students
08217, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 318
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 804-1135
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 804-1135
Grades: 1-2
| n/a students
500 Elwood Rd
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 704-1567
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 704-1567
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08217, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08217, NJ include Mullica Township Middle School and Mullica Township Primary School.
How many public schools are located in 08217?
2 public schools are located in 08217.
What percentage of students in 08217 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 08217 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08217?
08217 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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