For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,921 students in 08030, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08030, NJ are Alice Costello Elementary School, Cold Springs School and Gloucester City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08030 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08030, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08030, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alice Costello Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Haakon Rd.
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-4039
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-4039
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Cold Springs School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1194 Market Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gr: PK-3 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Gloucester City Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Market Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gr: 4-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
08030, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
520 Cumberland Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gr: 4-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08030, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08030, NJ include Alice Costello Elementary School, Cold Springs School and Gloucester City Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08030?
3 public elementary schools are located in 08030.
What is the racial composition of students in 08030?
08030 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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