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Best Schools in 08406, NJ
08406, NJ has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,313 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 08406 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08406, NJ
The top high schools in 08406, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atlantic City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1764 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08406, NJ
The top middle schools in 08406, 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
Best Elementary Schools in 08406, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08406, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William H. Ross Iii School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Margate City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 184 Students
2. Ventnor Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ventnor City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 304 Students
3. Richmond Avenue School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
Education & Community Snapshot in 08406, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08406, NJ has a total population of 8,914 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08406, 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 08406, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08406, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08406, 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 08406, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08406, NJ
How many schools are in 08406, NJ?
08406, NJ has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,313 students in total.
How do schools in 08406 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 08406 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 08406 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08406?
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: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations