For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 680 students in 08244, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08244, NJ are Dawes Avenue Elementary School and Jordan Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08244 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08244, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08244, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawes Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 W. Dawes Avenue
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 653-1027
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 653-1027
Gr: PK-3 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Jordan Road Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
129 Jordan Road
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 927-7161
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 927-7161
Gr: 4-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
08244, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Charter Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
413 New Road
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 926-7458
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 926-7458
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08244, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08244, NJ include Dawes Avenue Elementary School and Jordan Road Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08244?
2 public elementary schools are located in 08244.
What is the racial composition of students in 08244?
08244 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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