Best 08244 New Jersey Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 253 students in 08244, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in 08244, NJ is Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 08244 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08244, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 08244 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08244, NJ Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
413 New Road
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 926-7694
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 08244, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 08244, NJ include Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts.
How many public high schools are located in 08244?
1 public high schools are located in 08244.
What is the racial composition of students in 08244?
08244 public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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