For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,548 students in Atco, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 193 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Atco, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Atco, NJ are Atco Elementary School, Winslow Township Middle School and Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atco, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Atco have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Atco, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atco Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2162 Cooper Road
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-4200
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-4200
Gr: 1-2 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Winslow Township Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 Cooper Folly Road
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-7222
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-7222
Gr: 7-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
934 Lincoln Avenue
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-2421
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-2421
Gr: PK-K | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Winslow Township High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Cooper Folly Road
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-1850
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-1850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,296 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Atco, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
N J Regional Day Winslow (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
198 Coopers Folley Rd
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-0997
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-0997
Gr: Inquire with school | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Atco, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Atco, NJ include Atco Elementary School, Winslow Township Middle School and Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center.
How many public schools are located in Atco?
4 public schools are located in Atco.
What percentage of students in Atco go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Atco are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Atco?
Atco public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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