For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,306 students in 08731, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 204 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 08731, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08731, NJ are Forked River Elementary School and Lacey Township Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08731 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08731, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08731, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forked River Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2080
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2080
Grades: 1-5
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Lacey Township Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 Denton Avenue
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 242-2100
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 242-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 845 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Rch
Alternative School
1 Game Farm Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 693-9282
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 693-9282
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08731, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08731, NJ include Forked River Elementary School and Lacey Township Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 08731?
3 public schools are located in 08731.
What percentage of students in 08731 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 08731 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08731?
08731 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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