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Best Schools in 08742, NJ
08742, NJ has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,943 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 08742 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08742, NJ
The top high schools in 08742, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Point Pleasant Borough High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Point Pleasant Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 898 Students
2. Brick Township Memorial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brick Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1320 Students
3. Point Pleasant Beach High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Point Pleasant Beach School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 358 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08742, NJ
The top middle schools in 08742, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Memorial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Point Pleasant Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
2. Veterans Memorial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brick Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 871 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08742, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08742, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bay Head Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay Head Borough School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 123 Students
2. G. Harold Antrim Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Point Pleasant Beach School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 315 Students
3. Manasquan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manasquan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 499 Students
4. Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Point Pleasant Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 719 Students
5. Ocean Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Point Pleasant Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
6. Veterans Memorial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brick Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 618 Students
7. St Peter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Peter School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 141 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08742, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08742, NJ has a total population of 25,056 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08742, 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 08742, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08742, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08742, 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 08742, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08742, NJ
How many schools are in 08742, NJ?
08742, NJ has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,943 students in total.
How do schools in 08742 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 08742 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 08742 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08742?
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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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations