For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,277 students in Penns Grove, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Penns Grove, NJ are Field Street School, Paul W Carleton and Penns Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penns Grove, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Penns Grove have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Penns Grove, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Field Street School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
144 Field Street
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0170
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0170
Grades: 1-3
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Paul W Carleton
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-1706
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-1706
Grades: 4-5
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Penns Grove Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Penns Grove, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Penns Grove, NJ include Field Street School, Paul W Carleton and Penns Grove Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Penns Grove?
3 public elementary schools are located in Penns Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Penns Grove?
Penns Grove public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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