For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,881 students in Mays Landing, NJ (there are , serving 185 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Mays Landing, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Mays Landing, NJ are Atlantic County Institute Of Technology, George L. Hess Educational Complex and Oakcrest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mays Landing, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Mays Landing have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Mays Landing, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atlantic County Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5080 Atlantic Avenue
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2249
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2249
Grades: 9-12
| 1,805 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 1-5
| 1,356 students
Rank: #33.
Oakcrest High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1824 Dr Dennis Foreman Drive
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-2600
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 936 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 193 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic County High School
Special Education School
4805 Nawakwa Boulevard
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-5663
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-5663
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
5801 Third Street
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6141
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6141
Grades: PK-K
| 614 students
Mays Landing, New Jersey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Atlantic County Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4805 Nawakwa Blvd
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2249
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2249
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Manorwoods Rgc (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
259 Boulevard Rt. 50
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-9305
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-9305
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mays Landing, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Mays Landing, NJ include Atlantic County Institute Of Technology, George L. Hess Educational Complex and Oakcrest High School.
How many public schools are located in Mays Landing?
7 public schools are located in Mays Landing.
What percentage of students in Mays Landing go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Mays Landing are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mays Landing?
Mays Landing public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mays Landing are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mays Landing include: Atlantic County High School vs. Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools
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