For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,007 students in 08037, NJ (there are , serving 147 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 08037, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08037, NJ are Hammonton Middle School, Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School and Hammonton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08037 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08037, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08037, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hammonton Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 North Liberty Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7007
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7007
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #22.
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 N Fourth Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7070
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7070
Grades: 2-5
| 719 students
Rank: #33.
Hammonton High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
566 Old Forks Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7000
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,318 students
Rank: #44.
Folsom Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1357 Mays Landing Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-8666
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-8666
Grades: PK-8
| 375 students
Rank: #55.
Winslow Township Elementary School One
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
413 Inskip Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-8300
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-8300
Grades: PK-3
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
Alternative School
202 Spring Garden Rd
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-8306
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-8306
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
601c North 4th Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-6693
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-6693
Grades: PK-1
| 387 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08037, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08037, NJ include Hammonton Middle School, Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School and Hammonton High School.
How many public schools are located in 08037?
7 public schools are located in 08037.
What percentage of students in 08037 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 08037 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08037?
08037 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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