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Best Schools in 08401, NJ
08401, NJ has 22 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 14 elementary) serving 13,951 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 08401 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08401, NJ
The top high schools in 08401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Egg Harbor Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Egg Harbor Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2335 Students
2. Atlantic City High School
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Projected Test Scores
Atlantic City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1764 Students
3. Pleasantville High School
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Projected Test Scores
Pleasantville Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 924 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08401, NJ
The top middle schools in 08401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ventnor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ventnor City School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 204 Students
2. Emma C Attales
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Absecon Public Schools District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 401 Students
3. Alder Avenue Middle School
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Egg Harbor Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 843 Students
4. Pleasantville Middle School
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Pleasantville Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08401, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ventnor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ventnor City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 304 Students
2. H Ashton Marsh
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Absecon Public Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 546 Students
3. Richmond Avenue School
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Atlantic City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 588 Students
4. Chelsea Heights School
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Projected Test Scores
Atlantic City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 269 Students
5. Sovereign Avenue School
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Atlantic City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 698 Students
6. Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School
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Egg Harbor Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 757 Students
7. Brighton Avenue School
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Atlantic City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students
8. North Main Street Elementary School
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Pleasantville Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
9. Texas Avenue School
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Atlantic City School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 498 Students
10. Pennsylvania Ave School
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Atlantic City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 531 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08401, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08401, NJ has a total population of 38,558 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08401, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 08401, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08401, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08401, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 08401, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08401, NJ
How many schools are in 08401, NJ?
08401, NJ has 22 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 13,951 students in total.
How do schools in 08401 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 08401 score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 08401 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08401?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations