For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 5,381 students in 08234, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 08234 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08234, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 08234, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swift-slaybaugh Complex
(Math: 45% | 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
Gr: PK-3 | 1,414 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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
Gr: 4-5 | 1,038 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Alder Avenue Middle School
(Math: 28% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: K-3 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Principle Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
08234, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 94%
5 Swift Drive
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-4141
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-4141
Gr: K-3 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08234, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08234, NJ include Swift-slaybaugh Complex, Fernwood Avenue Middle School and Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08234?
6 public elementary schools are located in 08234.
What is the racial composition of students in 08234?
08234 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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