For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,446 students in 08205, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 413 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 08205, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08205, NJ are Reeds Road Elementary School, Arthur Rann Elementary School and Smithville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08205 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08205, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08205, NJ Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reeds Road Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
103 South Reeds Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Gr: PK-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Arthur Rann Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 S Eighth Ave
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Gr: PK-6 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: 34% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Roland Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 S Reeds Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Gr: PK-6 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Absegami High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Wrangleboro Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-1372
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-1372
Gr: 9-12 | 1,130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Galloway Township Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Reeds Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Gr: 7-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Atlantic Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 South New York Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 428-4300
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 428-4300
Gr: K-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
08205, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08205, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08205, NJ include Reeds Road Elementary School, Arthur Rann Elementary School and Smithville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08205?
7 public schools are located in 08205.
What percentage of students in 08205 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 08205 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08205?
08205 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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