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Best 08742 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,394 students in 08742, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 170 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 08742, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08742, NJ are Memorial Middle School, G. Harold Antrim Elementary School and Bay Head Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08742 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08742, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08742, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
808 Laura Herbert Dr
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
G. Harold Antrim Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Niblick Street
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 899-3737
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Bay Head Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
145 Grove Street
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 892-0668
Gr: K-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 Riviera Parkway
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Ocean Road Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1210 Benedict Street
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Point Pleasant Borough High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
830 Laura Herbert Dr
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Point Pleasant Beach High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Trenton Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 899-1817
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 08742, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08742, NJ include Memorial Middle School, G. Harold Antrim Elementary School and Bay Head Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08742?
7 public schools are located in 08742.
What percentage of students in 08742 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 08742 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08742?
08742 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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