For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,458 students in 08330, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08330, NJ are George L. Hess Educational Complex and William Davies Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08330 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08330, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08330, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George L. Hess Educational Complex
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Babcock Road
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6101
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6101
Gr: 1-5 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
William Davies Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1876 Dr Dennis Foreman Drive
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6241
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6241
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools
Special Education School
4805 Nawakwa Boulevard
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-9147
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-9147
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08330, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08330, NJ include George L. Hess Educational Complex and William Davies Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08330?
3 public elementary schools are located in 08330.
What is the racial composition of students in 08330?
08330 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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