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Best Schools in South Toms River, NJ
South Toms River, NJ has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,352 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in South Toms River underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Toms River, NJ
The top high schools in South Toms River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Toms River High School South
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students
2. Central Regional High School
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Central Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1606 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Toms River, NJ
The top middle schools in South Toms River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Berkeley Township Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 587 Students
2. Central Regional Middle School
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Central Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 716 Students
3. Toms River Intermediate School South
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Projected Test Scores
Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1048 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Toms River, NJ
The top elementary schools in South Toms River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clara B. Worth Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 702 Students
2. Bayville Elementary School
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Berkeley Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 506 Students
3. Washington Street Elementary School
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
4. Beachwood Elementary School
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
5. Walnut Street Elementary School
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 739 Students
6. South Toms River Elementary School
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Toms River, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Toms River, NJ has a total population of 3,781 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Toms River, 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 South Toms River, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Toms River, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Toms River, 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 South Toms River, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Toms River, NJ
How many schools are in South Toms River, NJ?
South Toms River, NJ has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,352 students in total.
How do schools in South Toms River perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in South Toms River score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in South Toms River underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Toms River?
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: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in South Toms River
1 of 1 schools in South Toms River carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in South Toms River. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.