For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,081 students in 08244, NJ (there are , serving 414 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 08244, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08244, NJ are Jordan Road Elementary School, Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts and Dawes Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08244 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08244, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08244, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jordan Road Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
129 Jordan Road
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 927-7161
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 927-7161
Grades: 4-8
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
413 New Road
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 926-7694
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 926-7694
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Dawes Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22 W. Dawes Avenue
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 653-1027
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 653-1027
Grades: PK-3
| 366 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 West New York Avenue
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 927-2053
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 927-2053
Grades: PK
| 4 students
08244, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Charter Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
413 New Road
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 926-7458
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 926-7458
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08244, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08244, NJ include Jordan Road Elementary School, Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts and Dawes Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08244?
4 public schools are located in 08244.
What percentage of students in 08244 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 08244 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08244?
08244 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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