Mother Goose Learning Center has been in operation in Camden County for more than 20 years now. The Blackwood early-childhood and preschool facility opened in 1997, following Gibbsboro's 1991 opening. Mother Goose provides a safe, secure environment for children, and boasts a staff of licensed instructors.
Chews School, named for its location in the Chews Landing section of the township, was completed as a 12-room building in 1958 — the same year its sister school, Blackwood, opened. It now boasts more than 40 classrooms for 800-plus students in grades K-5.
The Somerdale Road school's third principal, Leon Shedloski, is by far its longest tenured. Mr. Shedloski headed the school between 1964 and 1985. David Hinlicky became the school's principal in 2010, taking over for Tracy J. Elwell.
This regional, K-8 school opened the 2010-2011 academic year under one roof as Our Lady of Hope for the first time. The school's students previously attended classes at St. Jude and St. Agnes churches, but were brought together in the new building under the Diocese of Camden's consolidation efforts.
The school draws students from the Our Lady of Hope and St. Charles Borromeo parishes and the Sts. Peter and Paul and the Holy Family churches.
The principal is Sister Paula M. Randow.
The Our Lady of Hope Parish maintains a preschool program at the Parish Family Center at St. Agnes, located at 701 Little Gloucester Road.
One of two district schools located on Little Gloucester Road, Glen Landing opened in 1971 and has served as home to a variety of grade ranges over the years. When it opened as Glen Landing School, the building housed students in grades four through six. It became a middle school in 1975, when it became home to students in grades five through eight. Today, Glen Landing serves students in grades six through eight. The school's principal is Suzanne Schultes.
Named after the first superintendent of the township's public-school system, Charles W. Lewis Middle School was built on Erial Road, in the township's Blackwood section, in 1964. The building was expanded in 1969.
The school previously housed fifth grade students, but is now a traditional middle school, with students from sixth to eighth grade.
Established in 1976, Loring-Flemming Elementary School is named in honor of former Gloucester Township Public Schools principals Myra Loring, Catherine Flemming and Rachel Flemming. A significant addition to the school was completed in 1988. Andrew Kelly served as the school's principal from its opening through 2001, when he was succeeded by Kim Capone who is currently the principal at Blackwood Elementary School. The school's current principal is Patricia Ferrier, who has headed the school since 2006.
The Kingdom Charter School of Leadership is an academic institution offering students a new and innovative way to reach high levels of academic achievement. The school offers a welcoming environment and focuses on math, science and technology programs for students from kindergarten through the third grade. The school offers experiential learning opportunities and encourages development of social and global awareness. It offers full-day kindergarten and, after 2011, will follow with fourth through sixth grades as each year goes by. Check its website for details on charter schools or for information on the programs offered.