For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,502 students in 08050, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 317 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 08050, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08050, NJ are Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science, Mckinley Avenue Elementary School and Stafford Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08050 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08050, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08050, NJ Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science
Vocational School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
195 Cedar Bridge Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-8439
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-8439
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Mckinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Gr: 3-4 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Stafford Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Mckinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Gr: 5-6 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Southern Regional Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Cedar Bridge Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-9481
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-9481
Gr: 7-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Southern Regional High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 Cedar Bridge Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-9481
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-9481
Gr: 9-12 | 1,820 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
489 Nautilus Drive
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Gr: PK-2 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
250 North Main Street
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Gr: PK | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Mckinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Gr: PK-K | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08050, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08050, NJ include Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science, Mckinley Avenue Elementary School and Stafford Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 08050?
8 public schools are located in 08050.
What percentage of students in 08050 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 08050 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08050?
08050 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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