Total enrollment
774
-24 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Penns Grove
New Jersey · Public K-12
Penns Grove has 2 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 774 New Jersey students across 1 elementary and 1 middle.
7-year change in Penns Grove
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
14%
was 27%
% Hispanic
48%
was 36%
% Black
36%
was 36%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul W Carleton | Elementary | 04-05 | 322 |
| Penns Grove Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 452 |
About Penns Grove
Public education in Penns Grove, New Jersey runs across 2 schools that hosts roughly 774 students. By footprint, Penns Grove sits in the low-population bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, and 1 middle.
Average school size in Penns Grove is around 387 students, 28% noticeably below the New Jersey average of about 540.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 3%: 798 students in SY 2017-18 versus 774 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 27% to 14%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Penns Grove discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.