For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 317 students in 08402, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08402, NJ are Eugene A. Tighe Middle School and William H. Ross Iii School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08402 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08402, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08402, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7804 Amherst Avenue
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2353
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2353
Grades: 5-8
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
William H. Ross Iii School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 N Haverford Avenue
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2080
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2080
Grades: PK-4
| 184 students
08402, New Jersey 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9001 Winchester Ave
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2391
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2391
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08402, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08402, NJ include Eugene A. Tighe Middle School and William H. Ross Iii School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08402?
2 public elementary schools are located in 08402.
What is the racial composition of students in 08402?
08402 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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