For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 664 students in 08758, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in 08758, NJ are Frederic A. Priff Elementary School, Waretown Elementary School and Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08758 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08758, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08758, NJ 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
139 Wells Mill Road
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 693-3131
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 693-3131
Gr: 3-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Waretown Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
64 Railroad Avenue
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 693-3131
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 693-3131
Gr: PK-2 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
423 Wells Mills Road
Waretown, NJ 08758
(732) 286-5660
Waretown, NJ 08758
(732) 286-5660
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08758, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08758, NJ include Frederic A. Priff Elementary School, Waretown Elementary School and Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center.
How many public schools are located in 08758?
3 public schools are located in 08758.
What is the racial composition of students in 08758?
08758 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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