For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 930 students in 08079, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08079, NJ are Mannington Township Elementary School, Elsinboro Township School and Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08079 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08079, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08079, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mannington Township Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
495 Route 45
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-1078
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-1078
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Elsinboro Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
631 Salem Fort Elfsborg Road
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3817
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3817
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
967 Main St Canton
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2707
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2707
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 New Market Street
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2700
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2700
Gr: 3-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 08079, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08079, NJ include Mannington Township Elementary School, Elsinboro Township School and Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08079?
4 public middle schools are located in 08079.
What is the racial composition of students in 08079?
08079 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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