For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,567 students in 08004, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 186 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 08004, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08004, NJ are Atco Elementary School, Winslow Township Middle School and Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08004 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08004, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08004, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atco Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2162 Cooper Road
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-4200
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-4200
Gr: 1-2 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Winslow Township Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 Cooper Folly Road
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-7222
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-7222
Gr: 7-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
934 Lincoln Avenue
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-2421
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-2421
Gr: PK-K | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Winslow Township High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Cooper Folly Road
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-1850
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 767-1850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08004, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08004, NJ include Atco Elementary School, Winslow Township Middle School and Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center.
How many public schools are located in 08004?
4 public schools are located in 08004.
What percentage of students in 08004 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 08004 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08004?
08004 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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