Choosing the right elementary school can change the entire trajectory of a child’s education. With that in mind, this decision can be stressful. Parents want to make the best choice for their child, but sometimes they don’t know where to start.
Niche, a website offering rankings and statistics on towns, schools and colleges, recently released its 2024 Best Public Elementary 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 state test scores, student-teacher ratio, student diversity, teacher quality, grade school ratings, and the overall quality of the school district.
Check out the following top eight best elementary schools to help guide your decision.
Seaview Elementary School is a public school that has 445 students in grades PK and K-4. The student to teacher ratio is 12 to one. According to state test scores, 72% of students are at least proficient in math and 62% in reading.
Address: 2015 Wabash Ave., Linwood
Website: linwoodschools.org
William H. Ross III Intermediate School is a public school that has 184 students in grades PK and K-4. The student to teacher ratio is seven to one. According to state test scores, 72% of students are at least proficient in math and 67% in reading.
Address: 101 N Haverford Ave., Margate
Website: margateschools.org
Port Republic Elementary School is a public school that has 108 students in grades K-8. The student to teacher ratio is 10 to one. According to state test scores, 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 47% in reading.
Address: 137 Pomona Ave., Port Republic
Website: portnj.org
Joy D. Miller School is a public school that has 1,073 students in grades 4-5. The student to teacher ratio is 11 to one. According to state test scores, 28% of students are at least proficient in math and 39% in reading.
Address: 2 Alder Ave., Egg Harbor Township
Website: eht.k12.nj.us
Weymouth Township Elementary School is a public school that has 156 students in grades PK and K-8. The student to teacher ratio is nine to one. According to state test scores, 37% of students are at least proficient in math and 47% in reading.
Address: 1202 11th Ave., Dorothy
Website: weymouthtownshipschool.org
Ventnor Elementary School is a public school that has 304 students in grades PK and K-4. The student to teacher ratio is seven to one. According to state test scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 42% in reading.
Address: 400 N Lafayette Ave., Ventnor
Website: veccnj.org
E.H. Slaybaugh Elementary School is a public school that has 1,421 students in grades PK and K-3. The student to teacher ratio is 15 to one. According to state test scores, 47% of students are at least proficient in math and 33% in reading.
Address: 11 Swift Ave., Egg Harbor Township
Website: eht.k12.nj.us
Arthur Rann Elementary School is a public school that has 640 students in grades K-6. The student to teacher ratio is 10 to one. According to state test scores, 34% of students are at least proficient in math and 33% in reading.
Address: 515 S. 8th Ave., Galloway
Website: gtps.k12.nj.us
