For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,615 students in 08215, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 299 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 08215, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08215, NJ are Cedar Creek High School, Charles L. Spragg School and Egg Harbor City Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08215 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08215, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08215, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Creek High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 New York Ave.
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 593-3560
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 593-3560
Gr: 9-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Charles L. Spragg School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Buffalo Ave
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-1034
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-1034
Gr: PK-3 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Egg Harbor City Community School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 Havana Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-1034
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-1034
Gr: 4-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic Co Jdc
Alternative School
800 Buffalo Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3583
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3583
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Genoa Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 748-1250
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 748-1250
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Rch
Alternative School
800a Buffalo Ave
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-5200
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-5200
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08215, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08215, NJ include Cedar Creek High School, Charles L. Spragg School and Egg Harbor City Community School.
How many public schools are located in 08215?
6 public schools are located in 08215.
What percentage of students in 08215 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 08215 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08215?
08215 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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