Top 5 Best Barnegat Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,552 students in Barnegat, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Barnegat, NJ are Russell O. Brackman Middle School, Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School and Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnegat, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Barnegat have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Barnegat, NJ Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell O. Brackman Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Barnegat Blvd North
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5880
Grades: 7-8
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
104 Burr Street
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7500
Grades: 5-6
| 498 students
Rank: #33.
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Bengal Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-8900
Grades: 3-4
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Barnegat High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
180 Bengal Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7510
Grades: 9-12
| 971 students
Rank: #55.
Cecil S. Collins Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 56%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
570 Barnegat Blvd North
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5832
Grades: K-2
| 759 students
Rank: #66.
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 46%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
128 Barnegat Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5826
Grades: PK
| 293 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Barnegat, New Jersey

Barnegat, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
25 Birdsall Street
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5818
Grades: K-5
| 138 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Barnegat, NJ?
How many public schools are located in Barnegat, NJ?
6 public schools are located in Barnegat, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnegat, NJ?
Barnegat, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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