| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margate City School District | Margate City | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 336 | 2 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Linwood City School District | Linwood | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 806 | 2 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Port Republic City School District | Port Republic | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 112 | 1 | K–8 | 1 |
| Ventnor City School District | Ventnor City | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 522 | 2 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Northfield City School District | Northfield | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 931 | 2 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Brigantine City School District | Brigantine | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 392 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Weymouth Township School District | Dorothy | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 161 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Absecon City School District | Absecon | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 952 | 2 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Estell Manor City School District | Estell Manor | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 180 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Folsom Borough School District | Folsom | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 384 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Hammonton Town School District | Hammonton | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 3,414 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Maurice River Township School District | Milmay | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 402 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Mainland Regional School District | Somers Point | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 1,197 | 1 | 9–12 | 2 |
| Mullica Township School District | Elwood | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 635 | 2 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Egg Harbor Township School District | Egg Harbor Township | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 7,556 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District | Egg Harbor City | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 3,041 | 3 | 9–12 | 3 |
| Hamilton Township School District | MAYS LANDING | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 2,913 | 3 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Galloway Township School District | Absecon | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 3,161 | 6 | PK–8 | 2 |
| Buena Regional School District | Buena | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 1,602 | 5 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Somers Point City School District | Somers Point | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 752 | 3 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Atlantic City School District | Atlantic City | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 6,466 | 11 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Pleasantville City School District | Pleasantville | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 3,840 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Egg Harbor City School District | Egg Harbor City | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 561 | 2 | PK–8 | 0 |
How Atlantic County compares
Together they enroll 40,316 students across 69 schools. The largest is Egg Harbor Township School District with 7,556 students. Districts here average 4.3/10, below the New Jersey average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Atlantic County has 23 public school districts covering 26 zip codes. The top-rated district in Atlantic County is Margate City School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NJSLA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in New Jersey. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Atlantic County, NJ?
23 school districts serve zip codes in Atlantic County, NJ. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Atlantic County, NJ?
Of the districts serving Atlantic County, Margate City School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st percentile among New Jersey school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New Jersey reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New Jersey and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New Jersey only, never across state lines.