Total enrollment
774
-90 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Penns Grove
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
4,882
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
774
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| 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 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment fell 10%: 864 students in SY 2020-21 versus 774 in SY 2024-25.
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.