For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,614 students in 08012, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08012, NJ are Glen Landing Middle School, Charles W. Lewis Middle School and Hope Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08012 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08012, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08012, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glen Landing Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Little Gloucester Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-3534
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-3534
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Charles W. Lewis Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
875 Erial Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-8400
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Hope Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
836 S. 4th Street
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 379-3448
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 379-3448
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Camden Co Jdc
Alternative School
Woodbury Turnersville Rd Lake
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 08012, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08012, NJ include Glen Landing Middle School, Charles W. Lewis Middle School and Hope Community Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08012?
4 public middle schools are located in 08012.
What is the racial composition of students in 08012?
08012 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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