For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 269 students in the neighborhood of Sandy Hook, Highlands, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in Sandy Hook is Marine Academy Of Science And Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sandy Hook, Highlands, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sandy Hook, Highlands, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marine Academy Of Science And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
305 Mast Way
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 291-0995
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 291-0995
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sandy Hook, Highlands, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sandy Hook, Highlands, NJ include Marine Academy Of Science And Technology.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sandy Hook, Highlands?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sandy Hook, Highlands.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sandy Hook, Highlands?
the neighborhood of Sandy Hook, Highlands public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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