For the 2025 school year, there are 79 public schools serving 42,088 students in Atlantic County, NJ (there are 25 private schools, serving 4,384 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Atlantic County, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Atlantic County, NJ are Eugene A. Tighe Middle School, Belhaven Middle School and William H. Ross Iii School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlantic County, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Atlantic County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Atlantic County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7804 Amherst Avenue
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2353
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2353
Grades: 5-8
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Belhaven Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 Belhaven Avenue
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 926-6700
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 926-6700
Grades: 5-8
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
William H. Ross Iii School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 N Haverford Avenue
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2080
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2080
Grades: PK-4
| 184 students
Rank: #44.
Seaview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2015 Wabash Ave
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 926-6700
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 926-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 431 students
Rank: #55.
Northfield Community Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 New Road
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 407-4005
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 407-4005
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
Northfield Community Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 New Road
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 407-4008
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 407-4008
Grades: 5-8
| 394 students
Rank: #77.
Port Republic Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 Pomona Avenue
Port Republic, NJ 08241
(609) 652-7377
Port Republic, NJ 08241
(609) 652-7377
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Rank: #88.
Hammonton Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 North Liberty Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7007
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7007
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #99.
Richmond Avenue School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4115 Ventnor Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7250
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7250
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
Rank: #1010.
Ventnor Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Ventnor Educational Community,
Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 487-7900
Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 487-7900
Grades: 5-8
| 177 students
Rank: #1111.
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 N Fourth Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7070
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7070
Grades: 2-5
| 719 students
Rank: #1212.
Weymouth Township Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Eleventh Avenue
Dorothy, NJ 08317
(609) 476-2412
Dorothy, NJ 08317
(609) 476-2412
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
Rank: #1313.
Ventnor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Lafayette Avenue
Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 487-7900
Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 487-7900
Grades: PK-4
| 302 students
Rank: #1414.
Hammonton High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
566 Old Forks Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7000
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,318 students
Rank: #1515.
Chelsea Heights School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Filbert Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7272
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7272
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #1616.
Atlantic County Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5080 Atlantic Avenue
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2249
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2249
Grades: 9-12
| 1,805 students
Rank: #1717.
Swift-slaybaugh Complex
(Math: 47% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 Swift Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-8222
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-8222
Grades: PK-3
| 1,414 students
Rank: #1818.
Brigantine Community School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 East Evans Blvd
Brigantine, NJ 08203
(609) 266-3603
Brigantine, NJ 08203
(609) 266-3603
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
Rank: #1919.
Folsom Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1357 Mays Landing Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-8666
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-8666
Grades: PK-8
| 375 students
Rank: #2020.
Reeds Road Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 South Reeds Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Grades: PK-6
| 517 students
Rank: #2121.
Mullica Township Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elwood Road
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 561-3868
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 561-3868
Grades: 5-8
| 253 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Estell Manor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
128 Cape May Avenue
Estell Manor, NJ 08319
(609) 476-2267
Estell Manor, NJ 08319
(609) 476-2267
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Mullica Township Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elwood Road
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 561-3868
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 561-3868
Grades: PK-4
| 368 students
Rank: #2424.
Cedar Creek High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 New York Ave.
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 593-3560
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 593-3560
Grades: 9-12
| 942 students
Rank: #2525.
Fernwood Avenue Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4034 Fernwood Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3355
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3355
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Rank: #2626.
Mainland Regional High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Oak Avenue
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 927-4151
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 927-4151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #2727.
Emma C Attales
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Irelan Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Grades: 5-8
| 393 students
Rank: #2828.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 S Old Port Republic Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Grades: PK-6
| 581 students
Rank: #2929.
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Alder Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 407-2500
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 407-2500
Grades: 4-5
| 1,038 students
Rank: #3030.
Arthur Rann Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 S Eighth Ave
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Grades: PK-6
| 652 students
Rank: #3131.
John C. Milanesi Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 Harding Highway
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-0605
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-0605
Grades: PK-2
| 208 students
Rank: #3232.
Egg Harbor Township High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24 High School Drive
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-0100
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,299 students
Rank: #3333.
Alder Avenue Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Alder Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3366
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3366
Grades: 6-8
| 926 students
Rank: #3434.
Sovereign Avenue School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 N. Sovereign Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7260
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7260
Grades: PK-8
| 718 students
Rank: #3535.
H Ashton Marsh
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Irelan Ave
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Grades: PK-4
| 534 students
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Atlantic County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Absecon Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
New Jersey Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 645-5151
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 645-5151
Grades: Inquire with school
| 130 students
Ace Reentry (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
26 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-6905
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-6905
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Atlantic City Transition Day Prog (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
314 North Pennsylvania Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-5851
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-5851
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Atlantic County Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4805 Nawakwa Blvd
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2249
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2249
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Atlantic County Juv Det Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
800 Buffalo Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3583
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3583
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Atlantic Transitional Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2562 Tilton Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-6748
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-6748
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
301 E Evans Boulevard
Brigantine, NJ 08203
(609) 264-9501
Brigantine, NJ 08203
(609) 264-9501
Grades: PK-4
| 307 students
301 E Evans Boulevard
Brigantine, NJ 08203
(609) 266-3603
Brigantine, NJ 08203
(609) 266-3603
Grades: 5-8
| 252 students
Charter Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
413 New Road
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 926-7458
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 926-7458
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Cologne Ave
Cologne, NJ 08213
(609) 965-3031
Cologne, NJ 08213
(609) 965-3031
Grades: 1-4
| 166 students
115 West Decatur Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Galloway Community Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
112 South New York Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7118
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7118
Grades: K-8
| 232 students
Po Box 318
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 804-1135
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 804-1135
Grades: 1-2
| n/a students
800 Irelan Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
5 Swift Drive
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-4141
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-4141
Grades: K-3
| 363 students
500 Elwood Rd
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 704-1567
Elwood, NJ 08217
(609) 704-1567
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Learning Center Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
300 Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 340-8823
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 340-8823
Grades: 4-8
| 78 students
Manorwoods Rgc (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
259 Boulevard Rt. 50
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-9305
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-9305
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Oceanside Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1750 Bacharach Blvd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 348-3485
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 348-3485
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
259 South New York Rd
Oceanville, NJ 08231
(609) 748-1250
Oceanville, NJ 08231
(609) 748-1250
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
29 N. Ohio Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7360
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7360
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Pleasantech Academy Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
535 Martin Luther King Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-1717
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-1717
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
700 Black Horse Pike
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 407-2145
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 407-2145
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Project Teach - Atlantic Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2562 Tilton Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-6748
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-6748
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Belladonna & Cape May Aves.
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-1426
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-1426
Grades: 1-4
| 76 students
9001 Winchester Ave
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2391
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2391
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
2434 Route 563
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3520
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3520
Grades: PK-4
| 37 students
210 North Franklin St
Landisville, NJ 08326
(856) 697-0085
Landisville, NJ 08326
(856) 697-0085
Grades: K-2
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Atlantic County, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Atlantic County, NJ include Eugene A. Tighe Middle School, Belhaven Middle School and William H. Ross Iii School.
How many public schools are located in Atlantic County?
79 public schools are located in Atlantic County.
What percentage of students in Atlantic County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Atlantic County are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic County?
Atlantic County public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Atlantic County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Atlantic County include: Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School vs. Hammonton Middle School, Alder Avenue Middle School vs. Fernwood Avenue Middle School, Northfield Community Elementary School vs. Seaview Elementary School
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