For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,585 students in 07740, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in 07740, NJ are Long Branch High School and Academy Of Law & Public Safety. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 07740 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 07740, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 07740 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Long Branch High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07740, NJ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Long Branch High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 Indiana Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 229-7300
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 229-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,515 students
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Law & Public Safety
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
255 West End Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 229-2446
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 229-2446
Grades: 9-12
| 70 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 high schools in 07740, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in 07740, NJ include Long Branch High School and Academy Of Law & Public Safety.
How many public high schools are located in 07740?
2 public high schools are located in 07740.
What is the racial composition of students in 07740?
07740 public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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