For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,724 students in 08234, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 08234, NJ are Fernwood Avenue Middle School and Alder Avenue Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08234 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08234, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08234, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
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 middle schools in 08234, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 08234, NJ include Fernwood Avenue Middle School and Alder Avenue Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08234?
2 public middle schools are located in 08234.
What is the racial composition of students in 08234?
08234 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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