For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 135 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Island Heights, NJ (2025-26)
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 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
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