For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,298 students in 08731, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 297 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 08731, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08731, NJ are Forked River Elementary School and Lacey Township Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08731 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08731, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08731, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forked River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2080
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2080
Gr: 1-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Lacey Township Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 Denton Avenue
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 242-2100
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 242-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Rch
Alternative School
1 Game Farm Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 693-9282
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 693-9282
Gr: 9-11
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08731, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08731, NJ include Forked River Elementary School and Lacey Township Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 08731?
3 public schools are located in 08731.
What percentage of students in 08731 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 08731 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08731?
08731 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.