For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 11,959 students in 08753, NJ (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,390 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 08753, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08753, NJ are North Dover Elementary School, Toms River High School North and Washington Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08753 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 08753, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08753, NJ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Dover Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1759 New Hampshire Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5860
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5860
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Toms River High School North
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1245 Old Freehold Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5702
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5702
Grades: 9-12
| 1,886 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 West Earl Court
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5910
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5910
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
179 Cedar Grove Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5830
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5830
Grades: PK-5
| 936 students
Rank: #55.
Hooper Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5850
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5850
Grades: K-5
| 663 students
Rank: #66.
Toms River High School East
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Raider Way
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5665
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5665
Grades: 9-12
| 1,552 students
Rank: #77.
Toms River Intermediate School North
(Math: 18% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Intermediate North Way
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5800
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,078 students
Rank: #88.
Toms River Intermediate School East
(Math: 17% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1519 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5777
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5777
Grades: 6-8
| 1,305 students
Rank: #99.
Toms River High School South
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Hyers Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5738
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5738
Grades: 9-12
| 1,381 students
Rank: #1010.
Silver Bay Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Silver Bay Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5880
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5880
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #1111.
West Dover Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Blue Jay Drive
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5920
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5920
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1212.
East Dover Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
725 Vaughn Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5840
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5840
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #1313.
Walnut Street Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Walnut Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5900
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5900
Grades: K-5
| 750 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Toms River Center
Vocational School
1299 Old Freehold Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 473-3100
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 473-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Regional School
Alternative School
1141 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Grades: 2-12
| 13 students
08753, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Middle School U At New Lisbon (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
M S U New Lisbon, Developmenta
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ocean Trans Ed Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1141 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08753, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08753, NJ include North Dover Elementary School, Toms River High School North and Washington Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08753, NJ?
15 public schools are located in 08753, NJ.
What percentage of students in 08753, NJ go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 08753, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08753, NJ?
08753, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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