Best Schools in Ocean Acres, NJ
Ocean Acres, NJ has 10 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,983 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Ocean Acres meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ocean Acres, NJ
The top high schools in Ocean Acres, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1845 Students
2. Barnegat High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnegat Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 983 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ocean Acres, NJ
The top middle schools in Ocean Acres, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 905 Students
3. Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnegat Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 500 Students
4. Russell O. Brackman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnegat Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 579 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ocean Acres, NJ
The top elementary schools in Ocean Acres, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mckinley Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stafford Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 612 Students
2. Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnegat Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 485 Students
3. Ocean Acres Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stafford Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 665 Students
4. Cecil S. Collins Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnegat Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 784 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ocean Acres, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ocean Acres, NJ has a total population of 16,596 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ocean Acres, 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 Ocean Acres, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
4.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ocean Acres, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ocean Acres, 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 Ocean Acres, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ocean Acres, NJ
How many schools are in Ocean Acres, NJ?
Ocean Acres, NJ has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,983 students in total.
How do schools in Ocean Acres perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Ocean Acres score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Ocean Acres meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ocean Acres?
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: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations