For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,999 students in 08109, NJ (there are , serving 902 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 08109, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08109, NJ are Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics (st, Camden County Technical School-pennsauken and G.h. Carson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08109 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08109, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08109, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics (st
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5526 Wisteria Ave
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8141
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8141
Grades: K-7
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Camden County Technical School-pennsauken
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6008 Browning Road
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 663-1040
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 663-1040
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
Rank: #33.
G.h. Carson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4150 Garfield Avenue
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-5751
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-5751
Grades: PK-3
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Merchantville Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 S Centre St
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 663-1091
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 663-1091
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Rank: #55.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Irving Avenue
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-6455
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-6455
Grades: PK-3
| 373 students
Rank: #66.
George B. Fine Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Gladwyn Ave
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8568
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8568
Grades: PK-3
| 285 students
Rank: #77.
Howard M. Phifer Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Park Ave
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8511
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8511
Grades: 6-8
| 1,010 students
Rank: #88.
Pennsauken Intermediate School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8125 Park Avenue
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8501
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8501
Grades: 4-5
| 645 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08109, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08109, NJ include Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics (st, Camden County Technical School-pennsauken and G.h. Carson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08109?
8 public schools are located in 08109.
What percentage of students in 08109 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 08109 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08109?
08109 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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