Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ocean City Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ocean City Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Ocean City, NJ, covering approximately 11.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 6.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean City Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ocean City Primary School's student population of 271 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ocean City Primary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean City Primary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
20%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean City Primary School's ranking?
Ocean City Primary School is ranked #426 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ocean City Primary School often compared to?
Ocean City Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean City Intermediate School, Stone Harbor Elementary School, Ocean City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ocean City Primary School?
271 students attend Ocean City Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ocean City Primary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocean City Primary School?
Ocean City Primary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocean City Primary School offer ?
Ocean City Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean City Primary School part of?
Ocean City Primary School is part of Ocean City School District.
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