For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 11,696 students in 08753, NJ (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,027 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 08753, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08753, NJ are North Dover Elementary School, Hooper Avenue Elementary School and Cedar Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08753 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08753, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08753, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Dover Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1759 New Hampshire Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5860
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5860
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Hooper Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1517 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5850
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5850
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
179 Cedar Grove Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5830
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5830
Grades: PK-5
| 957 students
Rank: #44.
Silver Bay Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Silver Bay Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5880
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5880
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #55.
Toms River High School East
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Raider Way
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5665
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5665
Grades: 9-12
| 1,444 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Earl Court
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5910
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5910
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #77.
West Dover Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Blue Jay Drive
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5920
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5920
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #88.
Toms River Intermediate School East
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1519 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5777
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5777
Grades: 6-8
| 1,278 students
Rank: #99.
Toms River High School North
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Old Freehold Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5702
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5702
Grades: 9-12
| 1,962 students
Rank: #1010.
Toms River Intermediate School North
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Intermediate North Way
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5800
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 932 students
Rank: #1111.
East Dover Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 Vaughn Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5840
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5840
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #1212.
Walnut Street Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Walnut Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5900
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5900
Grades: K-5
| 718 students
Rank: #1313.
Toms River High School South
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Hyers Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5738
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5738
Grades: 9-12
| 1,371 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Toms River Center
Vocational School
1299 Old Freehold Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 473-3100
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 473-3100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Regional School
Alternative School
1141 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
08753, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Middle School U At New Lisbon (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
M S U New Lisbon, Developmenta
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ocean Trans Ed Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1141 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08753, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08753, NJ include North Dover Elementary School, Hooper Avenue Elementary School and Cedar Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08753?
15 public schools are located in 08753.
What percentage of students in 08753 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 08753 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08753?
08753 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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