For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,529 students in Westville, NJ (there are , serving 333 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Westville, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Westville, NJ are Shady Lane Elementary School, West Deptford High School and Parkview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westville, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Westville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Westville, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shady Lane Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Peach Street
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 384-6046
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 384-6046
Grades: 1-5
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
West Deptford High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Old Crown Point Rd
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 848-6110
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 848-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 754 students
Rank: #33.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Birch St
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 456-0235
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 456-0235
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Westville, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Westville, NJ include Shady Lane Elementary School, West Deptford High School and Parkview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Westville?
3 public schools are located in Westville.
What percentage of students in Westville go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Westville are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westville?
Westville public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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