For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,432 students in Mays Landing, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mays Landing, NJ are George L. Hess Educational Complex and William Davies Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mays Landing, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mays Landing have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mays Landing, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George L. Hess Educational Complex
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Babcock Road
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6101
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6101
Gr: 1-5 | 1,356 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
William Davies Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1876 Dr Dennis Foreman Drive
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6241
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6241
Gr: 6-8 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools
Special Education School
4805 Nawakwa Boulevard
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-9147
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-9147
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Mays Landing, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Atlantic County Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4805 Nawakwa Blvd
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2249
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2249
Gr: 9-12
Manorwoods Rgc (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
259 Boulevard Rt. 50
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-9305
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-9305
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mays Landing, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mays Landing, NJ include George L. Hess Educational Complex and William Davies Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mays Landing?
3 public elementary schools are located in Mays Landing.
What is the racial composition of students in Mays Landing?
Mays Landing public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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