For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 317 students in Margate City, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 111 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Margate City, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Margate City, NJ are Eugene A. Tighe Middle School and William H. Ross Iii School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Margate City, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Margate City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Margate City, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7804 Amherst Avenue
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2353
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2353
Grades: 5-8
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
William H. Ross Iii School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 N Haverford Avenue
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2080
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2080
Grades: PK-4
| 184 students
Margate City, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9001 Winchester Ave
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2391
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2391
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Margate City, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Margate City, NJ include Eugene A. Tighe Middle School and William H. Ross Iii School.
How many public schools are located in Margate City?
2 public schools are located in Margate City.
What percentage of students in Margate City go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Margate City are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Margate City?
Margate City public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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