For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,944 students in 08078, NJ (there are , serving 154 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 08078, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08078, NJ are Grade Downing Elementary School, Aline Bingham Elementary School and Mary E. Volz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 08078 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08078, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08078, NJ ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grade Downing Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3rd & Central Aves
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 939-4036
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 939-4036
Grades: K-3
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Aline Bingham Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 First & Orchard Ave
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 939-3192
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 939-3192
Grades: PK-3
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
Mary E. Volz Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
509 West Third Avenue
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 931-5353
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 931-5353
Grades: 4-8
| 497 students
Rank: #44.
Triton Regional High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 Schubert Ave
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 939-4500
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 939-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08078, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08078, NJ include Grade Downing Elementary School, Aline Bingham Elementary School and Mary E. Volz Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08078?
4 public schools are located in 08078.
What percentage of students in 08078 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 08078 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08078?
08078 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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