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4 schools in Somers Point

New Jersey · Public K-12

Somers Point's public schools total 4 across the city, with enrollment of about 937 and an average school size near 234.

7-year change in Somers Point

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
933
-352 (-27%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
34%
was 39%
% Hispanic
34%
was 31%
% Black
23%
was 22%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Chartertech High School for the Performing ArtsHigh09-12253
Dawes Avenue Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-03341
Jordan Road Elementary SchoolMiddle04-08339
New York Avenue Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-PK4

About Somers Point

Somers Point, New Jersey is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 937 students. By school count, it is a small city.

In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Somers Point average about 234 students each, 57% lower than the New Jersey norm.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Somers Point has contracted 27% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,285 students to 933. Somers Point now counts 3 public schools, down from 4 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 39% to 34% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Somers Point discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Somers Point?
Somers Point, New Jersey has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 937 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Somers Point?
Somers Point has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Somers Point?
Dawes Avenue Elementary School is the largest public school in Somers Point by enrollment, with approximately 341 students.
What school districts serve Somers Point?
Somers Point is served by 2 public school districts, including Somers Point School District, Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts.
What grade levels do public schools in Somers Point cover?
Public schools in Somers Point serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Somers Point?
1 of the 4 public schools in Somers Point are charter schools.