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Best Egg Harbor Township Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 5,243 students in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Egg Harbor Township, NJ are Swift-slaybaugh Complex, Fernwood Avenue Middle School and Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Egg Harbor Township, NJ public elementary schools have an score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Egg Harbor Township have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Egg Harbor Township, NJ (2026)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Swift-slaybaugh Complex

(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
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11 Swift Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-8222

Gr: PK-3 | 1,422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #22.

Fernwood Avenue Middle School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
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4034 Fernwood Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3355

Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #33.

Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
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2 Alder Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 407-2500

Gr: 4-5 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Rank: #44.

Alder Avenue Middle School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
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25 Alder Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-3366

Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #55.

Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
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2499 Spruce Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-3550

Gr: K-3 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #66.

Principle Academy Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
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6718 E Black Horse Pike, Suite
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 498-6350

Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Egg Harbor Township, NJ?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Egg Harbor Township, NJ include Swift-slaybaugh Complex, Fernwood Avenue Middle School and Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Egg Harbor Township?

6 public elementary schools are located in Egg Harbor Township.

What is the racial composition of students in Egg Harbor Township?

Egg Harbor Township public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Egg Harbor Township are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Egg Harbor Township include: Swift-slaybaugh Complex vs. Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School, Alder Avenue Middle School vs. Fernwood Avenue Middle School, Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School vs. Swift-slaybaugh Complex