For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 494 students in Ventnor City, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in Ventnor City, NJ are Ventnor Elementary School and Ventnor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ventnor City, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Ventnor City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ventnor City, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ventnor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N Lafayette Avenue
Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 487-7900
Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 487-7900
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Ventnor Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Ventnor Educational Community,
Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 487-7900
Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 487-7900
Gr: 5-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ventnor City, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Ventnor City, NJ include Ventnor Elementary School and Ventnor Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ventnor City?
2 public schools are located in Ventnor City.
What is the racial composition of students in Ventnor City?
Ventnor City public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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