Best 08066 New Jersey Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,485 students in 08066, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08066, NJ are West Deptford Middle School and Loudenslager Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08066 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08066, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08066, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Deptford Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
675 Grove Rd
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 848-1200
Gr: 4-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Loudenslager Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Baird Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2228
Gr: 3-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
441 Nassau Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2226
Gr: PK-2 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08066, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08066, NJ include West Deptford Middle School and Loudenslager Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08066?
3 public elementary schools are located in 08066.
What is the racial composition of students in 08066?
08066 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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