| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mannington Township School District | Salem | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 172 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Upper Pittsgrove Township School District | Monroeville | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 335 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District | Woodstown | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1,514 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Alloway Township School District | Alloway | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 264 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Pittsgrove Township School District | Elmer | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 1,695 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Elsinboro Township School District | Salem | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 119 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Oldmans Township School District | Pedricktown | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 283 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Lower Alloways Creek Township School District | Hancocks Bridge | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 176 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Pennsville Township School District | Deepwater | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 1,822 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Quinton Township School District | Quinton | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 287 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District | Penns Grove | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 2,214 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Salem City School District | Salem | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 1,348 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Salem County compares
Together they enroll 10,229 students across 29 schools. The largest is Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District with 2,214 students. Districts here average 4.2/10, below the New Jersey average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Salem County, New Jersey
Salem County has 12 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Salem County is Mannington Township School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NJSLA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in New Jersey. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Salem County, NJ?
12 school districts serve zip codes in Salem County, NJ. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Salem County, NJ?
Of the districts serving Salem County, Mannington Township School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th percentile among New Jersey school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New Jersey reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New Jersey and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New Jersey only, never across state lines.