For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,767 students in Barnegat, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Barnegat, NJ are Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School, Cecil S. Collins Elementary School and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnegat, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barnegat have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Barnegat, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Bengal Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-8900
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-8900
Gr: 3-4 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Cecil S. Collins Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
570 Barnegat Blvd North
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5832
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5832
Gr: K-2 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 Burr Street
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7500
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7500
Gr: 5-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Barnegat, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Barnegat, NJ include Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School, Cecil S. Collins Elementary School and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barnegat?
3 public elementary schools are located in Barnegat.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnegat?
Barnegat public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Barnegat are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Barnegat include: Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School vs. Cecil S. Collins Elementary School, Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School vs. Cecil S. Collins Elementary School, Cecil S. Collins Elementary School vs. Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
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