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Best 08401 New Jersey Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,211 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 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08401, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Avenue School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4115 Ventnor Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7250
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Heights School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 Filbert Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7272
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Sovereign Avenue School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 N. Sovereign Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7260
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Texas Avenue School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2523 Arctic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7350
Gr: K-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Pennsylvania Ave School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7290
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Marmora Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7380
Gr: PK-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Uptown School Complex
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
323 Madison Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-8809
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
New York Avenue School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
411 N New York Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7280
Gr: PK-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Enlightenment Center
Alternative School
360 N South Carolina Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 839-5538
Gr: PK-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 08401 New Jersey

08401, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ace Reentry (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
26 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-6905
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Atlantic City Transition Day Prog (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
314 North Pennsylvania Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-5851
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Learning Center Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
300 Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 340-8823
Gr: 4-8 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Oceanside Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1750 Bacharach Blvd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 348-3485
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Ohio Ave Middle School (Closed 2006)
29 N. Ohio Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7360
Gr: 7-8

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?
9 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 68% (majority Hispanic).

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