Stow Creek Township School

Stow Creek Township School is a public elementary school in Bridgeton, NJ, part of the Stow Creek Township School District. The school serves approximately 136 students in grades Pre-K – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 93.1th percentile among NJ schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 47% proficiency in math, 7 points above the state average and 74% in reading/language arts, 21 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $60,301, where 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

With an enrollment of 136 students, Stow Creek Township School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.2:1, Stow Creek Township School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Stow Creek Township School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.