For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 160 students in Deal, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 43 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Deal, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Deal, NJ is Deal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deal, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Deal have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Deal, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deal Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Roseld Avenue
Deal, NJ 07723
(732) 531-0480
Deal, NJ 07723
(732) 531-0480
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Deal, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Deal, NJ include Deal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Deal?
1 public schools are located in Deal.
What percentage of students in Deal go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Deal are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Deal?
Deal public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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