For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 474 students in 08562, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 08562, NJ are Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School and New Hanover Township School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08562 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08562, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08562, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46 Schoolhouse Road
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
(609) 738-2630
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
(609) 738-2630
Grades: PK-3
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
New Hanover Township School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
122 Fort Dix Street
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
(609) 723-2139
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
(609) 723-2139
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
08562, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mid(state Correctional Facility (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Bldg 8401 Range Rd
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
(609) 723-4221
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
(609) 723-4221
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08562, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08562, NJ include Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School and New Hanover Township School.
How many public schools are located in 08562?
2 public schools are located in 08562.
What is the racial composition of students in 08562?
08562 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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