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Best Atlantic City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,339 students in Atlantic City, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 142 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Atlantic City, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Atlantic City, NJ are Richmond Avenue School, Chelsea Heights School and Sovereign Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlantic City, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Atlantic City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Atlantic City, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Avenue School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4115 Ventnor Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7250
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Heights School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 Filbert Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7272
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Sovereign Avenue School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 N. Sovereign Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7260
Gr: PK-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Texas Avenue School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2523 Arctic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7350
Gr: K-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Atlantic City High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 N Albany Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Brighton Avenue School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30 N. Brighton Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Pennsylvania Ave School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7290
Gr: PK-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Marmora Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7380
Gr: PK-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Uptown School Complex
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
323 Madison Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-8809
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
New York Avenue School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
411 N New York Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7280
Gr: PK-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic Regional School
Alternative School
2562 Tilton Rd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 645-6748
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Venice Park School
1601 N Penrose Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7270
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Atlantic City, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Atlantic City, NJ include Richmond Avenue School, Chelsea Heights School and Sovereign Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in Atlantic City?
12 public schools are located in Atlantic City.
What percentage of students in Atlantic City go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Atlantic City are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic City?
Atlantic City public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Atlantic City are often viewed compared to one another?

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