For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,022 students in Mantua, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 38 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Mantua, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mantua, NJ are Centre City Elementary School and J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mantua, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Mantua have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mantua, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centre City Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Columbus Dr
Mantua, NJ 08051
(856) 468-2100
Mantua, NJ 08051
(856) 468-2100
Gr: 1-3 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
393 Main St
Mantua, NJ 08051
(856) 468-0818
Mantua, NJ 08051
(856) 468-0818
Gr: 4-6 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mantua, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Mantua, NJ include Centre City Elementary School and J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mantua?
2 public schools are located in Mantua.
What percentage of students in Mantua go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Mantua are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mantua?
Mantua public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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