For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 142 students in Island Heights, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in Island Heights, NJ is Island Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Island Heights, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Island Heights have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Island Heights, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Island Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Summit Ave
Island Heights, NJ 08732
(732) 929-1222
Island Heights, NJ 08732
(732) 929-1222
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Island Heights, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Island Heights, NJ include Island Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Island Heights?
1 public schools are located in Island Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Island Heights?
Island Heights public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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