Top Rankings
Atlantic City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,339 students in Atlantic City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Atlantic City School District 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).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
6,339 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
616 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Atlantic City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#594 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Graduation Rate
81%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
11%
% Hispanic
46%
35%
% Black
34%
14%
% White
3%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,473 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,444 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$212 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$193 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,473
$27,031
Spending / Student
$30,444
$25,924
Best Atlantic City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Avenue School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4115 Ventnor Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7250
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Filbert Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7272
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 N. Sovereign Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7260
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2523 Arctic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7350
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Albany Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7300
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 N. Brighton Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-3150
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7290
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Marmora Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7380
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
323 Madison Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-8809
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
411 N New York Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7280
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7280
Gr: PK-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
1601 N Penrose Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7270
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7270
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,339 students.
What is the rank of Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District is ranked #590 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic City School District?
46% of Atlantic City School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Atlantic City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,444 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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