Best Public Schools in Zip Code 08223

Summary:

The 08223 zip code area of New Jersey is home to two high-performing elementary schools, Upper Township Primary School and Upper Township Elementary School, both part of the Upper Township School District. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with strong academic outcomes, efficient resource allocation, and stable enrollment.

Both Upper Township Primary School and Upper Township Elementary School demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with student proficiency rates exceeding state averages on the NJSLA standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The schools also boast low chronic absenteeism rates and favorable student-teacher ratios, indicating a focus on providing a quality educational experience for their students.

While the two schools serve different grade levels, they work in tandem to support the educational journey of students in the Upper Township community. With their strong academic results, equitable access, and efficient resource allocation, these schools are setting a high standard for elementary education in the region and providing a solid foundation for the future success of their students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)			NJSLA Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Upper Township Elementary School	Public	3-5	50 Old Tuckahoe Rd	Marmora	08223	Cape May County	Upper Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 628-3500	448	37	12.1	14.1%	404 (90.2%)	4 (0.9%)	27 (6.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.2%)	67	457^th of 1338 public elementary schools	65.8%		74.9	359^th of 1342 public elementary schools	73.2%	98	36.5	50.7	62.9	60.1	51.7	59.9	54.5	$8,254		$8,254
Upper Township Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	130 Old Tuckahoe Rd	Marmora	08223	Cape May County	Upper Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 628-3500	479	37	12.9	10.2%	434 (90.6%)	4 (0.8%)	23 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.3%)								(n/a)								$9,172	$247	$8,925

Cities Near Zip Code 08223

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Marmora	0.89 mi	2	210^th
Ocean City	3.72 mi	3	182^nd
Woodbine	3.75 mi	2	448^th
Somers Point	4.93 mi	4	493^rd
Linwood	6.5 mi	3	146^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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