For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,558 students in Tuckerton, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Tuckerton, NJ are Pinelands Regional Jr. High School, Tuckerton Elementary School and George J. Mitchell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuckerton, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Tuckerton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tuckerton, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinelands Regional Jr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
590 Nugentown Road
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-3106
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-3106
Grades: 7-8
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Tuckerton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Marine Street
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-2858
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-2858
Grades: PK-6
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
George J. Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 Route 539
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-7131
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-7131
Grades: K-2
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
Frog Pond Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Frog Pond Road
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-1719
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-1719
Grades: 3-6
| 787 students
Rank: #55.
Pinelands Regional High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
565 Nugentown Road
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-3106
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-3106
Grades: 9-12
| 1,077 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Culinary Center
Vocational School
261 Country Club Blvd.
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-2137
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-2137
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
950 Route 539
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-7131
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-7131
Grades: PK
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tuckerton, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Tuckerton, NJ include Pinelands Regional Jr. High School, Tuckerton Elementary School and George J. Mitchell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tuckerton?
7 public schools are located in Tuckerton.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuckerton?
Tuckerton public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tuckerton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tuckerton include: Frog Pond Elementary School vs. George J. Mitchell Elementary School, Tuckerton Elementary School vs. George J. Mitchell Elementary School, George J. Mitchell Elementary School vs. Frog Pond Elementary School
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