For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 510 students in Elmer, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Elmer, NJ is Arthur P. Schalick High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmer, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Elmer have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Elmer, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arthur P. Schalick High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Elmer, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arthur P. Schalick High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
718 Centerton Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2054
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2054
Gr: 9-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Daretown School
Special Education School
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elmer, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elmer, NJ include Arthur P. Schalick High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elmer?
2 public high schools are located in Elmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmer?
Elmer public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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