For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 927 students in 08201, NJ (there are , serving 453 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 08201, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08201, NJ are Emma C Attales and H Ashton Marsh. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08201 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08201, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08201, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emma C Attales
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Irelan Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Gr: 5-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
H Ashton Marsh
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Irelan Ave
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Gr: PK-4 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
08201, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Absecon Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
New Jersey Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 645-5151
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 645-5151
Gr: Inquire with school | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
800 Irelan Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Gr: 5-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08201, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08201, NJ include Emma C Attales and H Ashton Marsh.
How many public schools are located in 08201?
2 public schools are located in 08201.
What percentage of students in 08201 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 08201 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08201?
08201 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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