For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 567 students in West Long Branch, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Long Branch, NJ are Frank Antonides School and Betty Mcelmon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Long Branch, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Long Branch have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Long Branch, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frank Antonides School
(Math: 58% | 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
Grades: 5-8
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Betty Mcelmon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in West Long Branch, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Long Branch, NJ include Frank Antonides School and Betty Mcelmon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Long Branch?
2 public elementary schools are located in West Long Branch.
What is the racial composition of students in West Long Branch?
West Long Branch public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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