Uptown School Complex
Atlantic City, NJ · Atlantic City School District · Grades PK-8
1,289th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 3%· Stable
Uptown School Complex ranking
SchoolRow ranks Uptown School Complex 1,289th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 3% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 3th in 2025.
Uptown School Complex test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 308 students tested
Uptown School Complex students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 498 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75.2% | 49.8% | ▼ 25.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.3% | 44.6% | ▲ 23.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.0% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 1.6% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Uptown School Complex
Typical home value $221K in zip 08401 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Uptown School Complex
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Pennsylvania Ave SchoolAtlantic City School District · 0.3 mi away1,236th of 1,324
ELA 28% · Math 10% - 1New York Avenue SchoolAtlantic City School District · 0.8 mi away1,302nd of 1,324
ELA 13% · Math 10% - 1Dr Martin Luther King Jr School ComplexAtlantic City School District · 1.2 mi away1,281st of 1,324
ELA 19% · Math 10% - 2Texas Avenue SchoolAtlantic City School District · 1.7 mi away1,185th of 1,324
ELA 28% · Math 16% - 3Brighton Avenue SchoolAtlantic City School District · 2 mi away1,033rd of 1,324
ELA 37% · Math 27% - 3Sovereign Avenue SchoolAtlantic City School District · 2.1 mi away984th of 1,324
ELA 48% · Math 21% - 4Chelsea Heights SchoolAtlantic City School District · 2.7 mi away797th of 1,324
ELA 50% · Math 37% - 7Richmond Avenue SchoolAtlantic City School District · 2.7 mi away518th of 1,324
ELA 63% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Uptown School Complex in?
Uptown School Complex is part of the Atlantic City School District district in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Is Uptown School Complex a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Uptown School Complex 1,289th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Uptown School Complex?
Black 50%, Hispanic 45%, Two or more races 3%, Asian 1% (498 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Uptown School Complex cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08401 is $221K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.