For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 750 students in 08244, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08244, NJ are Jordan Road Elementary School and Dawes Avenue 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 17% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08244, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jordan Road Elementary School
(Math: 18% | 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
Grades: 4-8
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Dawes Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22 W. Dawes Avenue
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 653-1027
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 653-1027
Grades: PK-3
| 366 students
08244, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08244, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08244, NJ include Jordan Road Elementary School and Dawes Avenue 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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