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Best Schools in 08005, NJ
08005, NJ has 29 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 14 elementary) serving 19,627 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 08005 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08005, NJ
The top high schools in 08005, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Regional High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1845 Students
2. Lacey Township High School
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Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students
3. Washington Township High School
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Washington Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2075 Students
4. Seneca High School
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Lenape Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1018 Students
5. Pinelands Regional High School
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Pinelands Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
6. Barnegat High School
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Barnegat Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 983 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08005, NJ
The top middle schools in 08005, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stafford Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stafford Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 625 Students
2. Southern Regional Middle School
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Southern Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 905 Students
3. Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
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Barnegat Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 500 Students
4. Lacey Township Middle School
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Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students
5. Mullica Township Middle School
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Mullica Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 277 Students
6. Russell O. Brackman Middle School
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Barnegat Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 579 Students
7. Pinelands Regional Jr. High School
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Pinelands Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 520 Students
8. Mill Pond Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 680 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08005, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08005, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitman Elementary School
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Washington Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
2. Mckinley Avenue Elementary School
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Stafford Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 612 Students
3. Cedar Creek Elementary School
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Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 451 Students
4. Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
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Barnegat Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 485 Students
5. Eagleswood Elementary School
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Eagleswood Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 143 Students
6. Frog Pond Elementary School
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Little Egg Harbor Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 771 Students
7. Forked River Elementary School
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Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 456 Students
8. Frederic A. Priff Elementary School
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Ocean Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 255 Students
9. Chatsworth Elementary School
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Woodland Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 103 Students
10. Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
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Stafford Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 344 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08005, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08005, NJ has a total population of 25,770 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08005, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 08005, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08005, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08005, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 08005, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08005, NJ
How many schools are in 08005, NJ?
08005, NJ has 29 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 19,627 students in total.
How do schools in 08005 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 08005 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 08005 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08005?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations