Best Ocean City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,703 students in Ocean City, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 80 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Ocean City, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in Ocean City, NJ are Ocean City Primary School, Ocean City High School and Ocean City Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ocean City, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Ocean City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).