For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,948 students in 07740, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07740, NJ are A A Anastasia Elementary School, George L Catrambone and Long Branch Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07740 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07740, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07740, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A A Anastasia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
92 Seventh Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-3396
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-3396
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
George L Catrambone
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 Park Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-3215
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-3215
Grades: K-5
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
Long Branch Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Indiana Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 229-5533
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 229-5533
Grades: 6-8
| 1,122 students
Rank: #44.
Gregory Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Monmouth Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-7048
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-7048
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
07740, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
192 Garfield Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-4677
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-4677
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
132 West End Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-3215
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-3215
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07740, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07740, NJ include A A Anastasia Elementary School, George L Catrambone and Long Branch Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07740?
4 public elementary schools are located in 07740.
What is the racial composition of students in 07740?
07740 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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