Deciding on what college prep school to send your child to can be a stressful decision. With an abundance of choices, it can feel overwhelming. This is where Niche comes into play.

Niche, a website offering rankings and statistics on towns, schools and colleges, recently released its 2024 Best College Prep Schools in Atlantic County . This list offers a ranking based on an analysis of statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include graduation rates, AP enrollment, state test scores and the quality of colleges that students consider. SAT/ACT scores have been removed from this year's ranking to reflect a general de-emphasis on test scores in the college admissions process.

Use this list to help guide your next educational decision.

St. Augustine Preparatory School

St. Augustine Preparatory School is a private, all-boys Catholic school with 669 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 11 to one. Tuition is $18,020 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 95% of students from this school go on to attend a four-year college.

Address: 611 Cedar Ave., Richland

Website: hermits.com

Egg Harbor Township High School

Egg Harbor Township High School is a public school with 2,335 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 12 to one. According to state test scores, 28% of students are at least proficient in math and 36% in reading.

Address: 24 High School Dr., Egg Harbor Township

Website: eht.k12.nj.us

Mainland Regional High School

Mainland Regional High School is a public school with 1,181 students in grades 9-12 with a student to teacher ratio of 11 to one. According to state test scores, 28% of students are at least proficient in math and 45% in reading.

Address: 1301 Oak Ave., Linwood

Website: mainlandregional.net

Absegami High School

Absegami High School is a public school with 1,125 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 11 to one. According to state test scores, 18% of students are at least proficient in math and 37% in reading.

Address: 201 S Wrangleboro Rd., Galloway

Website: absegami.net

Cedar Creek High School

Cedar Creek High School is a public school with 929 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 12 to one. According to state test scores, 23% of students are at least proficient in math and 50% in reading.

Address: 1701 New York Ave., Egg Harbor City

Website: cedarcreekhs.net

The Pilgrim Academy

The Pilgrim Academy is a private, Christian school with 432 students in grades PK and K-12. The student to teacher ratio is 11 to one. Tuition is $6,500 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 75% of students from this school go on to attend a four-year college.

Address: 301 W Moss Mill Rd., Egg Harbor City

Website: pilgrimacademy.org

Oakcrest High School

Oakcrest High School is a magnet school with 914 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 10 to one. According to state test scores, 11% of students are at least proficient in math and 37% in reading.

Address: oakcrest.net

Website: 1824 Dr. Dennis Foreman Dr., Mays Landing

Holy Spirit High School

Holy Spirit High School is a private, Catholic school with 380 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 12 to one. Tuition is $9,950 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 97% of students from this school go on to attend a four-year college.

Address: 500 S New Rd., Absecon

Website: holyspirithighschool.com

Atlantic County Institute of Technology

Atlantic County Institute of Technology is a public school with 1,759 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 12 to one. According to state test scores, 32% of students are at least proficient in math and 48% in reading.

Address: 5080 Atlantic Ave., Mays Landing

Website: acitech.org

Atlantic City High School

Atlantic City High School is a public school with 1,764 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 12 to one. According to state test scores, 12% of students are at least proficient in math and 22% in reading.

Address: 1400 N Albany Ave., Atlantic City

Website: acboe.org/domain/8

Hammonton High School

Hammonton High School is a public school with 1,357 students in grades 9-12. The student to teacher ratio is 15 to one. According to state test scores, 34% of students are at least proficient in math and 49% in reading.

Address: 566 Old Forks Rd., Hammonton

Website: hhs.hammontonschools.org