For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,371 students in Absecon, NJ (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,048 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Absecon, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Absecon, NJ are Arthur Rann Elementary School, Reeds Road Elementary School and Absegami High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Absecon, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Absecon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Absecon, NJ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arthur Rann Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 S Eighth Ave
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Grades: K-6
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Reeds Road Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 South Reeds Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Grades: K-6
| 498 students
Rank: #33.
Absegami High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Wrangleboro Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-1372
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-1372
Grades: 9-12
| 1,169 students
Rank: #44.
Galloway Township Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Reeds Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Grades: 7-8
| 729 students
Rank: #55.
Emma C Attales
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Irelan Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Grades: 5-8
| 387 students
Rank: #66.
Roland Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 S Reeds Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Grades: PK-6
| 522 students
Rank: #77.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: 22% | 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
| 562 students
Rank: #88.
H Ashton Marsh
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Irelan Ave
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Grades: PK-4
| 513 students
Rank: #99.
Atlantic Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 South New York Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 428-4300
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 428-4300
Grades: K-8
| 333 students
Absecon, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Absecon Campus (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
New Jersey Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 645-5151
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 645-5151
Grades: Inquire with school
| 130 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
800 Irelan Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Absecon, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Absecon, NJ include Arthur Rann Elementary School, Reeds Road Elementary School and Absegami High School.
How many public schools are located in Absecon, NJ?
9 public schools are located in Absecon, NJ.
What percentage of students in Absecon, NJ go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Absecon, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Absecon, NJ?
Absecon, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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