For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,845 students in 08234, NJ (there are , serving 1,095 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 08234, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08234, NJ are Swift-slaybaugh Complex, Fernwood Avenue Middle School and Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08234 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08234, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08234, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swift-slaybaugh Complex
(Math: 47% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 Swift Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-8222
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-8222
Grades: PK-3
| 1,414 students
Rank: #22.
Fernwood Avenue Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4034 Fernwood Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3355
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3355
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Alder Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 407-2500
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 407-2500
Grades: 4-5
| 1,038 students
Rank: #44.
Egg Harbor Township High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24 High School Drive
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-0100
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,299 students
Rank: #55.
Alder Avenue Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Alder Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3366
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3366
Grades: 6-8
| 926 students
Rank: #66.
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2499 Spruce Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-3550
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-3550
Grades: K-3
| 734 students
Rank: #77.
Principle Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6718 E Black Horse Pike, Suite
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 498-6350
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 498-6350
Grades: K-6
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
3393 Bargaintown Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 732-8173
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 732-8173
Grades: PK
| 165 students
08234, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Atlantic Transitional Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2562 Tilton Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-6748
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-6748
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
5 Swift Drive
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-4141
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-4141
Grades: K-3
| 363 students
Project Teach - Atlantic Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2562 Tilton Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-6748
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-6748
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08234, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08234, NJ include Swift-slaybaugh Complex, Fernwood Avenue Middle School and Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08234?
8 public schools are located in 08234.
What percentage of students in 08234 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 08234 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08234?
08234 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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