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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 08341

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320

Students

Top rankedDr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School1110^th of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools

Summary:

The 08341 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School, which is part of the Buena Regional School District. This school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, now ranking 1,110 out of 1,347 elementary schools in New Jersey for the 2024-2025 school year.

Academically, Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School is performing significantly below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 29.9% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the statewide average of 44.9%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% and a large percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 58.65% in 2023-2024.

Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.2, the school's academic performance suggests that factors beyond just staffing levels may be impacting student outcomes. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as improving instructional quality, supporting students' social-emotional needs, and engaging with the community, could be crucial steps in improving educational opportunities for the students in the 08341 zip code.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NJSLA-S Science (2025)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2025)			NJSLA Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School	Public	3-5	1501 Central Ave	Minotola	08341	Atlantic County	Buena Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 697-8080	320	23	13.7	62.2%	176 (55.0%)	31 (9.7%)	97 (30.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	9 (2.8%)	19.1	1110^th of 1347 public elementary schools	17.6%		19.5	1083^rd of 1338 public elementary schools	19.1%	27	18.3	29.9	30.9	39.1	24.2	18.0	24.5	$10,856	$345	$10,511

Cities Near Zip Code 08341

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Minotola	0.41 mi	1	500^th
Buena	2.07 mi	3	490^th
Vineland	2.67 mi	19	489^th
Newfield	3.61 mi	1	368^th
Williamstown	6.03 mi	7	344^th

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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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