The Galloway Township Public Schools (GTPS) are a community public school district that serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade from Galloway Township, in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.About Us, Galloway Township Public Schools. Accessed May 21, 2024. "Galloway Township is a PK-6 public school district located in Atlantic County, NJ. The district is comprised of 6 schools"
As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of six schools, had an enrollment of 3,164 students and 304.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.4:1.District information for Galloway Township Public School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 1, 2022.
Public school students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Absegami High School, located in the township.Absegami High School 2015 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed May 31, 2020. "A most positive and strong relationship exists with the Galloway Township School District which sends students to Absegami High School thus providing a seamless transition into ninth grade." As of the 2021–22 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,169 students and 102.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.4:1.School data for Absegami High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 1, 2022. Students in the western portion of the township have the option of attending Cedar Creek High School in neighboring Egg Harbor City under the school of choice program. Both high schools are part of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District, a regional public high school district serving students from the constituent districts of Egg Harbor City, Galloway Township, Hamilton Township and Mullica Township. The district also serves students from the districts of the City of Port Republic and Washington Township (in Burlington County) as part of sending/receiving relationships.Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District 2016 Report Card Narrative , New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed December 6, 2017. "The Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District serves the communities of Galloway Township, Hamilton Township, Egg Harbor City, Mullica Township and participates in receiving relationships with Port Republic and Washington Township. The geographic area of the district is the largest in the state, covering 324 square miles. The student body of each of the district's three comprehensive high schools, Absegami High School, Cedar Creek High School, and Oakcrest High School, reflects the socioeconomic and ethnic diversity of this geographic area."
History In the mid-1990s the student body increased as new employees of casinos moved into the area with their children. The district reached its peak enrollment, 3,975, in the 2002–2003 school year, which it maintained for the subsequent year. Due to the decline in the casino industry, the district began losing students. From 2004 to 2014 enrollment declined by greater than 16%, specifically 639 pupils. From 2006 to 2016, the district's enrollment declined by 600 students.
From 2006 to 2016 there were 60 district job cuts, with nine positions cut in 2016 alone. In 2010 the district proposed cutting 69 jobs. In 2010 the district had proposed closing both pre-kindergarten centers. Additionally between 2006 and 2010 it closed three schools. The numbers of English as a second language and special education students increased by 2016.
The district had been classified by the New Jersey Department of Education as being in District Factor Group "CD", the sixth-highest of eight groupings. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J.District Factor Groups (DFG) for School Districts, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed December 1, 2024.
Former schools include: Cologne Elementary School The student attendance boundaries changed in 2004 and it closed in 2005. It was smaller compared to most district schools. Oceanville Kindergarten Learning Center Formerly Oceanville School, which opened around 1927. - Submitted by Sarah Snow It closed in 2010. The facility now houses GTPS facilities such as the food service department. - Despite the "city name" being different, this is the same location. South Egg Harbor Elementary School The student attendance boundaries changed in 2004 and it closed in 2005. It was smaller compared to most district schools.
Schools Schools in the district (with 2021–22 enrollment data from the National Center for Education StatisticsSchool Data for the Galloway Township Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 1, 2022.) are:Schools, Galloway Township Public Schools. Accessed May 21, 2024.Public School Directory 2023–2024, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2024.School Performance Reports for the Galloway Township Public School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 3, 2024.New Jersey School Directory for the Galloway Township Public Schools, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024. Preschool Pomona PreschoolPomona Preschool, Galloway Township Public Schools. Accessed July 25, 2023. with 90 students in grades PreK It became preschool only in 2010. Elementary schools Arthur Rann Elementary SchoolArthur Rann Elementary School, Galloway Township Public Schools. Accessed July 25, 2023. with 658 students in grades K-6 Ken Berardis, principal Originally established as an elementary school, it became Arthur Rann Middle School (ARMS) at a later point, but changed back into an elementary school when the current middle school opened. Reeds Road Elementary SchoolReeds Road Elementary School, Galloway Township Public Schools. Accessed July 25, 2023. with 498 students in grades K-6 Don Gross, principal Roland Rogers Elementary SchoolRoland Rogers Elementary School, Galloway Township Public Schools. Accessed July 25, 2023. with 522 students in grades K-6 Kevin Lightcap, principal Smithville Elementary SchoolSmithville Elementary School, Galloway Township Public Schools. Accessed July 25, 2023. with 562 students in grades K-6 David Ragazzi, principal Middle school Galloway Township Middle SchoolGalloway Township Middle School, Galloway Township Public Schools. Accessed July 25, 2023. with 729 students in grades 7–8 It opened due to an increase of students in the 1990s. In 2000 it had about 900 students and it had about 990 in 2002. Paula Junker, principal
Administration Core members of the district's administration are:District Administration, Galloway Township Public Schools. Accessed September 16, 2025.New Jersey School Directory for Atlantic County, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024. Stephen Santilli, superintendent Joy N. Nixon, business administrator and board secretary
Board of education The district's board of education, comprised of nine members, sets policy and oversees the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. As a Type II school district, the board's trustees are elected directly by voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for election each year held (since 2012) as part of the November general election. The board appoints a superintendent to oversee the district's day-to-day operations and a business administrator to supervise the business functions of the district.New Jersey Boards of Education by District Election Types - 2018 School Election, New Jersey Department of Education, updated February 16, 2018. Accessed January 26, 2020.Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Galloway Township School District, New Jersey Department of Education, for year ending June 30, 2024. Accessed September 16, 2025. "The School District is a Type II district located in the County of Galloway, State of New Jersey. As a Type II district, the School District functions independently through a Board of Education (the 'Board'). The Board is comprised of nine members elected to three-year terms. These terms are staggered so that three member's terms expire each year. The Superintendent is appointed by the Board to act as executive officer of the School District. The purpose of the School District is to educate students in grades Pre-K through eight at its six schools." See "Roster of Officials" on page 13.Board of Education, Galloway Township Public Schools. Accessed September 16, 2025.
References
External links Galloway Township Public Schools
School Data for the Galloway Township Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District Absegami High School website