For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,519 students in Westville, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 153 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Westville, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Westville, NJ are Shady Lane Elementary School, West Deptford High School and Parkview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westville, 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 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Westville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Westville, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shady Lane Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Peach Street
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 384-6046
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 384-6046
Gr: 1-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
West Deptford High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Old Crown Point Rd
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 848-6110
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 848-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Birch St
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 456-0235
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 456-0235
Gr: PK-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Westville, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Westville, NJ include Shady Lane Elementary School, West Deptford High School and Parkview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Westville?
3 public schools are located in Westville.
What percentage of students in Westville go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Westville are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westville?
Westville public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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