For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,159 students in 08031, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 83 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 08031, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08031, NJ are Bellmawr Park Elementary School, Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School and Ethel M Burke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08031 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08031, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08031, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellmawr Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 Peach Road
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(856) 931-6272
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(856) 931-6272
Gr: PK-4 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
256 Anderson Avenue
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(856) 931-6273
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(856) 931-6273
Gr: 5-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Ethel M Burke Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 South Black Horse Pike
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(856) 931-6362
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(856) 931-6362
Gr: K-4 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08031, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08031, NJ include Bellmawr Park Elementary School, Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School and Ethel M Burke Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08031?
3 public schools are located in 08031.
What percentage of students in 08031 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 08031 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08031?
08031 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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