For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,430 students in Absecon, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Absecon, NJ are Emma C Attales, Galloway Township Middle School and Atlantic Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Absecon, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Absecon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Absecon, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emma C Attales
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Irelan Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Gr: 5-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Absecon, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Absecon Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
New Jersey Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 645-5151
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 645-5151
Gr: Inquire with school | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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%
800 Irelan Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Gr: 5-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Absecon, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Absecon, NJ include Emma C Attales, Galloway Township Middle School and Atlantic Community Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Absecon?
3 public middle schools are located in Absecon.
What is the racial composition of students in Absecon?
Absecon public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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