For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,030 students in Paulsboro, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 209 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Paulsboro, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Paulsboro, NJ are West Deptford Middle School, Loudenslager Elementary School and Paulsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paulsboro, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Paulsboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Paulsboro, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Deptford Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
675 Grove Rd
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 848-1200
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 848-1200
Gr: 4-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Loudenslager Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Baird Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2228
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2228
Gr: 3-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Paulsboro High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
670 N Delaware St
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Paulsboro Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
670 N Delaware Street
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2222
Gr: 7-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
441 Nassau Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2226
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-2226
Gr: PK-2 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Paulsboro, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Paulsboro, NJ include West Deptford Middle School, Loudenslager Elementary School and Paulsboro High School.
How many public schools are located in Paulsboro?
5 public schools are located in Paulsboro.
What percentage of students in Paulsboro go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Paulsboro are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Paulsboro?
Paulsboro public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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