Public schools in Galloway, NJ
7 open public schools with an address in Galloway, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,446
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Galloway public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Galloway, NJ: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,446 students, an average of 635 per school. The largest campus is Absegami High School (1,130 students), and the largest elementary school is Arthur Rann Elementary School (635).
Galloway Township Public School District operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Galloway campus, 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 10.4:1, lower than 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, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 58% 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 Galloway
Elementary schools in Galloway
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Rann Elementary School Galloway Township Public School District | PK–06 | 635 | 10.4:1 | |
| Atlantic Community Charter School Atlantic Community Charter School · Charter | KG–08 | 333 | 9.6:1 | |
| Reeds Road Elementary School Galloway Township Public School District | PK–06 | 493 | 8.9:1 | |
| Roland Rogers Elementary School Galloway Township Public School District | PK–06 | 578 | 12.4:1 | |
| Smithville Elementary School Galloway Township Public School District | PK–06 | 572 | 10.4:1 |
Middle schools in Galloway
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galloway Township Middle School Galloway Township Public School District | 07–08 | 705 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in Galloway
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absegami High School Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,130 | 11.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.6%
- Hispanic26.4%
- Black23.1%
- Asian8.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Galloway schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,446 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Galloway
How many public schools are in Galloway, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Galloway: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,446 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Galloway?
Schools with an address in Galloway belong to 3 education agencies, led by Galloway Township Public School District (5 schools), Atlantic Community Charter School (1 school), Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District (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 Galloway?
Absegami High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Galloway, with 1,130 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Galloway?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Galloway are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Atlantic Community 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 Galloway schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Galloway public schools is 10.4:1, lower than 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 Galloway 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.
Nearby New Jersey cities
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