Total enrollment
4,790
-200 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Blackwood
New Jersey · Public K-12
Of all public K-12 schools in New Jersey, 7 sit inside Blackwood city limits, with combined enrollment of roughly 4,790 students (4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Blackwood
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
44%
was 55%
% Hispanic
18%
was 11%
% Black
26%
was 26%
% Asian
6%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 574 |
| Charles W. Lewis Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 704 |
| Chews Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 716 |
| Glen Landing Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 795 |
| Gloucester Township Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 222 |
| Highland Regional High School | High | 09-12 | 1,150 |
| Loring Flemming Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 629 |
About Blackwood
Public education in Blackwood, New Jersey runs across 7 schools that hosts roughly 4,790 students. By footprint, Blackwood sits in the average-sized bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 684, meaningfully above the state mean of about 540.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Blackwood has contracted 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,990 students to 4,790. Over that span, Blackwood lost 1 school, going from 8 to 7. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 55% to 44%.
On allk12, the community for Blackwood discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.