For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,671 students in Gloucester City, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 480 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Gloucester City, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gloucester City, NJ are Gloucester City High School, Alice Costello Elementary School and Cold Springs School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gloucester City, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Gloucester City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gloucester City, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gloucester City High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Market Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
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 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
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 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
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 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gloucester City, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Gloucester City, NJ include Gloucester City High School, Alice Costello Elementary School and Cold Springs School.
How many public schools are located in Gloucester City?
4 public schools are located in Gloucester City.
What percentage of students in Gloucester City go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Gloucester City are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester City?
Gloucester City public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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