For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 133 students in 08740, NJ.
The top ranked public school in 08740, NJ is Ocean Gate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 08740 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08740, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08740, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean Gate Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
126 West Arverne Avenue
Ocean Gate, NJ 08740
(732) 269-3023
Ocean Gate, NJ 08740
(732) 269-3023
Grades: PK-6
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08740, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08740, NJ include Ocean Gate Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08740?
1 public schools are located in 08740.
What is the racial composition of students in 08740?
08740 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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