For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,096 students in 07764, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 660 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in 07764, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07764, NJ are Betty Mcelmon Elementary School, Frank Antonides School and Shore Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07764 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07764, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07764, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Betty Mcelmon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Parker Road
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
(732) 222-5900
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
(732) 222-5900
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Frank Antonides School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Locust Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
(732) 222-5900
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
(732) 222-5900
Gr: 5-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Shore Regional High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Monmouth Park Highway 36
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
(732) 222-9300
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
(732) 222-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07764, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07764, NJ include Betty Mcelmon Elementary School, Frank Antonides School and Shore Regional High School.
How many public schools are located in 07764?
3 public schools are located in 07764.
What percentage of students in 07764 go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in 07764 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07764?
07764 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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