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Best Schools in 08753, NJ
08753, NJ has 28 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 19,694 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 08753 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08753, NJ
The top high schools in 08753, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Toms River High School East
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1520 Students
2. Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy
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Ocean County Vocational Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 270 Students
3. Brick Township High School
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Brick Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1267 Students
4. Toms River High School North
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1931 Students
5. Toms River High School South
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students
6. Central Regional High School
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Central Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1606 Students
7. Ocean County Vocational Technical School Toms River Center
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Ocean County Vocational Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08753, NJ
The top middle schools in 08753, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Toms River Intermediate School East
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1294 Students
2. Lake Riviera Middle School
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Brick Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students
3. Toms River Intermediate School North
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
4. Central Regional Middle School
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Central Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 716 Students
5. Toms River Intermediate School South
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1048 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08753, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08753, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Island Heights Elementary School
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Island Heights School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 131 Students
2. North Dover Elementary School
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
3. Drum Point Road Elementary School
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Brick Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students
4. Cedar Grove Elementary School
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 937 Students
5. Lavallette Elementary School
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Lavallette Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 155 Students
6. Hooper Avenue Elementary School
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 676 Students
7. Silver Bay Elementary School
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
8. Washington Street Elementary School
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
9. East Dover Elementary School
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 608 Students
10. Walnut Street Elementary School
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 739 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08753, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08753, NJ has a total population of 64,369 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08753, 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 08753, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08753, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08753, 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 08753, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08753, NJ
How many schools are in 08753, NJ?
08753, NJ has 28 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 19,694 students in total.
How do schools in 08753 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 08753 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 08753 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08753?
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: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations