For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,602 students in Gloucester City, NJ (there are , serving 480 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Gloucester City, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Gloucester City, NJ are Cold Springs School, Gloucester City High School and Alice Costello Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gloucester City, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Gloucester City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gloucester City, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cold Springs School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1194 Market Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Grades: PK-3
| 842 students
Rank: #22.
Gloucester City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Market Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #33.
Alice Costello Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Haakon Rd.
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-4039
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-4039
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
Rank: #44.
Gloucester City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Market Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Grades: 4-8
| 779 students
Gloucester City, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
520 Cumberland Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Grades: 4-6
| 439 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gloucester City, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Gloucester City, NJ include Cold Springs School, Gloucester City High School and Alice Costello Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gloucester City?
4 public schools are located in Gloucester City.
What percentage of students in Gloucester City go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Gloucester City are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester City?
Gloucester City public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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