For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 927 students in 08201, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 453 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 08201, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08201, NJ are Emma C Attales and H Ashton Marsh. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08201 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08201, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08201, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
08201, New Jersey 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
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 08201, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08201, NJ include Emma C Attales and H Ashton Marsh.
How many public schools are located in 08201?
2 public schools are located in 08201.
What percentage of students in 08201 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 08201 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08201?
08201 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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