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These are the top 11 best college prep schools in Atlantic County, according to Niche.
Deciding on what college prep school to send your child to can be a stressful decision. With an abundance of choices, it can feel overwhelming. This is where Niche comes into play.
Niche, a website offering rankings and statistics on towns, schools and colleges, recently released its 2024 Best College Prep Schools in Atlantic County. This list offers a ranking based on an analysis of statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include graduation rates, AP enrollment, state test scores and the quality of colleges that students consider. SAT/ACT scores have been removed from this year's ranking to reflect a general de-emphasis on test scores in the college admissions process.
Use this list to help guide your next educational decision.
St. Augustine Preparatory School is a private, all-boys Catholic school with 669 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 11 to one. Tuition is $18,020 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 95% of students from this school go on to attend a four-year college.
Address: 611 Cedar Ave., Richland
Website: hermits.com
Egg Harbor Township High School is a public school with 2,335 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 12 to one. According to state test scores, 28% of students are at least proficient in math and 36% in reading.
Address: 24 High School Dr., Egg Harbor Township
Website: eht.k12.nj.us
Mainland Regional High School is a public school with 1,181 students in grades 9-12 with a student to teacher ratio of 11 to one. According to state test scores, 28% of students are at least proficient in math and 45% in reading.
Address: 1301 Oak Ave., Linwood
Website: mainlandregional.net
Absegami High School is a public school with 1,125 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 11 to one. According to state test scores, 18% of students are at least proficient in math and 37% in reading.
Address: 201 S Wrangleboro Rd., Galloway
Website: absegami.net
Cedar Creek High School is a public school with 929 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 12 to one. According to state test scores, 23% of students are at least proficient in math and 50% in reading.
Address: 1701 New York Ave., Egg Harbor City
Website: cedarcreekhs.net
The Pilgrim Academy is a private, Christian school with 432 students in grades PK and K-12. The student to teacher ratio is 11 to one. Tuition is $6,500 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 75% of students from this school go on to attend a four-year college.
Address: 301 W Moss Mill Rd., Egg Harbor City
Website: pilgrimacademy.org
Oakcrest High School is a magnet school with 914 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 10 to one. According to state test scores, 11% of students are at least proficient in math and 37% in reading.
Address: oakcrest.net
Website: 1824 Dr. Dennis Foreman Dr., Mays Landing
Holy Spirit High School is a private, Catholic school with 380 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 12 to one. Tuition is $9,950 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 97% of students from this school go on to attend a four-year college.
Address: 500 S New Rd., Absecon
Website: holyspirithighschool.com
Atlantic County Institute of Technology is a public school with 1,759 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 12 to one. According to state test scores, 32% of students are at least proficient in math and 48% in reading.
Address: 5080 Atlantic Ave., Mays Landing
Website: acitech.org
Atlantic City High School is a public school with 1,764 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 12 to one. According to state test scores, 12% of students are at least proficient in math and 22% in reading.
Address: 1400 N Albany Ave., Atlantic City
Website: acboe.org/domain/8
Hammonton High School is a public school with 1,357 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 15 to one. According to state test scores, 34% of students are at least proficient in math and 49% in reading.
Address: 566 Old Forks Rd., Hammonton
Website: hhs.hammontonschools.org
