For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,339 students in 08401, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 167 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 08401, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08401, NJ are Richmond Avenue School, Chelsea Heights School and Sovereign Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08401 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08401, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08401, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Avenue School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4115 Ventnor Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7250
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7250
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Heights School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Filbert Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7272
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7272
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Sovereign Avenue School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 N. Sovereign Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7260
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7260
Gr: PK-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Texas Avenue School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2523 Arctic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7350
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7350
Gr: K-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Atlantic City High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Albany Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7300
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Brighton Avenue School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 N. Brighton Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-3150
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Pennsylvania Ave School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7290
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7290
Gr: PK-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Marmora Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7380
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7380
Gr: PK-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Uptown School Complex
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
323 Madison Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-8809
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-8809
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
New York Avenue School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
411 N New York Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7280
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7280
Gr: PK-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic Regional School
Alternative School
2562 Tilton Rd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 645-6748
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 645-6748
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1601 N Penrose Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7270
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7270
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
08401, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ace Reentry (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
26 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-6905
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-6905
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Atlantic City Transition Day Prog (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
314 North Pennsylvania Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-5851
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-5851
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Learning Center Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
300 Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 340-8823
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 340-8823
Gr: 4-8 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Oceanside Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1750 Bacharach Blvd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 348-3485
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 348-3485
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08401, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08401, NJ include Richmond Avenue School, Chelsea Heights School and Sovereign Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in 08401?
12 public schools are located in 08401.
What percentage of students in 08401 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 08401 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08401?
08401 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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