For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,529 students in 07712, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07712, NJ are Wanamassa Elementary School, Wayside Elementary School and Township Of Ocean Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07712 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07712, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07712, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wanamassa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Bendermere Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5700
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5700
Gr: PK-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Wayside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
733 Bowne Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5710
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5710
Gr: PK-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Township Of Ocean Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 West Park Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5630
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5630
Gr: 5-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
College Achieve Greater Asbury Park Charter School District
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3455 West Bangs Ave
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 774-0727
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 774-0727
Gr: K-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Hope Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Grand Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 988-4227
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 988-4227
Gr: K-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Monroe Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2660
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2660
Gr: PK-2 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Third Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-3100
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-3100
Gr: 3-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Achievement Academy
Alternative School
100 Tornillo Way
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 389-5555
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 389-5555
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
The Shore Center
Special Education School
100 Tornillo Way
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 440-1122
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 440-1122
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
07712, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
B E S T Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
100 Tornillo Way
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 389-5555
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 389-5555
Gr: 10-12
1300 Bangs Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2545
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2545
Gr: PK-5
Center School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
209-11 Bangs Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2282
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2282
Gr: Inquire with school | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Monmouth Transitional Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1076 Wayside Rd
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-4470
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-4470
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
New Jersey Virtual School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
900 Hope Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 695-7850
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 695-7850
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Project Teach - Monmouth Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1076 Wayside Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-4470
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-4470
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07712, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07712, NJ include Wanamassa Elementary School, Wayside Elementary School and Township Of Ocean Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07712?
9 public elementary schools are located in 07712.
What is the racial composition of students in 07712?
07712 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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