Public schools in Egg Harbor Township, NJ
8 open public schools with an address in Egg Harbor Township, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,780
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Egg Harbor Township public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Egg Harbor Township, NJ: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,780 students, an average of 973 per school. The largest campus is Egg Harbor Township High School (2,279 students), and the largest elementary school is Swift-Slaybaugh Complex (1,422).
Egg Harbor Township School District operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 53% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Egg Harbor Township
Elementary schools in Egg Harbor Township
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School Egg Harbor Township School District | PK–03 | 677 | 13.9:1 | |
| Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School Egg Harbor Township School District | 04–05 | 980 | 9.8:1 | |
| Principle Academy Charter School Principle Academy Charter School · Charter | KG–06 | 434 | 10.9:1 | |
| Swift-Slaybaugh Complex Egg Harbor Township School District | PK–03 | 1,422 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Egg Harbor Township
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Avenue Middle School Egg Harbor Township School District | 06–08 | 919 | 11.6:1 | |
| Fernwood Avenue Middle School Egg Harbor Township School District | 06–08 | 811 | 10.3:1 |
High schools in Egg Harbor Township
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg Harbor Township High School Egg Harbor Township School District | 09–12 | 2,279 | 11.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Egg Harbor Township
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargaintown Preschool Egg Harbor Township School District | PK–PK | 258 | 10.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.5%
- Hispanic31.8%
- Black12%
- Asian12.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Egg Harbor Township schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,780 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Egg Harbor Township
How many public schools are in Egg Harbor Township, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Egg Harbor Township: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,780 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Egg Harbor Township?
Schools with an address in Egg Harbor Township belong to 2 education agencies, led by Egg Harbor Township School District (7 schools), Principle Academy Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Egg Harbor Township?
Egg Harbor Township High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Egg Harbor Township, with 2,279 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Egg Harbor Township?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Egg Harbor Township are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Principle Academy Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Egg Harbor Township schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Egg Harbor Township public schools is 11:1, similar to the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Egg Harbor Township guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities