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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 08056


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2
Schools
1,181
Students
Top rankedSamuel Mickle School412th of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools
Summary:

The 08056 zip code area in New Jersey is home to two high-performing elementary schools, Samuel Mickle School and Jeffrey Clark School, both part of the East Greenwich Township School District. These schools consistently rank in the top 30-40% of New Jersey elementary schools, with Samuel Mickle School earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Both schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with proficiency rates on the NJSLA assessments significantly higher than the state averages, particularly in mathematics. Samuel Mickle School's 6th-grade students scored 75.5% proficient or better in 2024-2025. Additionally, the schools have relatively low rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a student population with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The chronic absenteeism rates for both schools, while slightly higher than the state average, are still within an acceptable range.

The East Greenwich Township School District's investment in these schools is evident, with per-student spending and student-teacher ratios higher than the state averages. This suggests the district is effectively allocating resources to support student learning and success. Overall, the data analysis indicates that the two elementary schools in the 08056 zip code area are providing a quality education to their students, positioning them for continued academic achievement.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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