For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,267 students in 08401, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools in zipcode 08401 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08401, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08401, NJ Public Middle 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.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 08401, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08401, NJ include Richmond Avenue School, Chelsea Heights School and Sovereign Avenue School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08401?
8 public middle schools are located in 08401.
What is the racial composition of students in 08401?
08401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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