Best Schools in Toms River, NJ
Toms River, NJ has a total of 44 schools including 13 high schools, 8 middle schools and 22 elementary schools. A total of 30,468 students attend Toms River, NJ schools. On average, schools in Toms River score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Toms River don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Toms River, NJ
Toms River, NJ has 13 high schools with 12,358 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Toms River score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Toms River don't meet expectations.
1. Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy
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Ocean County Vocational Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 270 Students
2. Toms River High School North
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1931 Students
3. Lacey Township High School
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Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students
4. Toms River High School East
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1520 Students
5. Toms River High School South
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students
6. Brick Township High School
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Brick Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1267 Students
7. Manchester Township High School
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Manchester Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students
8. Central Regional High School
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Central Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1606 Students
9. Lakewood High School
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Lakewood Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1423 Students
10. 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 Toms River, NJ
Toms River, NJ has 8 middle schools with 7,235 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Toms River score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Toms River don't meet expectations.
1. Toms River Intermediate School North
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
2. Manchester Township Middle School
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Manchester Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
3. Lake Riviera Middle School
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Brick Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students
4. Toms River Intermediate School East
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1294 Students
5. Mill Pond Elementary School
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Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 680 Students
6. Central Regional Middle School
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Central Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 716 Students
7. Toms River Intermediate School South
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1048 Students
8. Lakewood Middle School
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Lakewood Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Toms River, NJ
Toms River, NJ has 22 elementary schools with 10,875 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Toms River score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Toms River don't meet expectations.
1. Cedar Creek Elementary School
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Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 451 Students
2. North Dover Elementary School
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
3. Hooper Avenue Elementary School
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 676 Students
4. Drum Point Road Elementary School
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Brick Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students
5. Washington Street Elementary School
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
6. Cedar Grove Elementary School
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 937 Students
7. Manchester Township Elementary School
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Manchester Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
8. Silver Bay Elementary School
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Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
9. H & M Potter School
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Berkeley Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 632 Students
10. Ridgeway Elementary School
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Manchester Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 435 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Toms River, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Toms River, NJ has a total population of 96,674 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Toms River, NJ
K-12 Students
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Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 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
10.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Toms River, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Toms River, NJ.
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