| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Head Borough School District | Bay Head | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 125 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Island Heights Borough School District | Island Heights | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 133 | 1 | PK–6 | 0 |
| Point Pleasant Beach Borough School District | Point Pleasant Beach | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 685 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Point Pleasant Borough School District | Point Pleasant Beach | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 2,726 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Long Beach Island School District | SHIP BOTTOM | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 211 | 2 | PK–6 | 0 |
| Southern Regional School District | Barnegat Light | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 2,762 | 2 | 7–12 | 3 |
| Stafford Township School District | Manahawkin | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 2,480 | 5 | PK–6 | 0 |
| Plumsted Township School District | New Egypt | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 1,121 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lavallette Borough School District | Lavallette | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 155 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Brick Township School District | Brick | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 8,340 | 12 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Lacey Township School District | Forked River | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 3,832 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Berkeley Township School District | Bayville | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 2,437 | 4 | PK–6 | 2 |
| Little Egg Harbor Township School District | Little Egg Harbor | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1,666 | 3 | PK–6 | 0 |
| Tuckerton Borough School District | Tuckerton | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 284 | 1 | PK–6 | 0 |
| Ocean Township School District | Waretown | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 540 | 2 | PK–6 | 1 |
| Manchester Township School District | Manchester Township | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 2,849 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Toms River Regional School District | Beachwood | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 14,594 | 18 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Jackson Township School District | Jackson | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 7,605 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Barnegat Township School District | Barnegat | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 3,665 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Central Regional School District | Island Heights | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 2,344 | 2 | 7–12 | 4 |
| Eagleswood Township School District | West Creek | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 143 | 1 | PK–6 | 1 |
| Seaside Heights Borough School District | SEASIDE HEIGHTS | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 198 | 1 | PK–6 | 0 |
| Lakewood Township School District | Lakewood | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 5,023 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Pinelands Regional School District | Tuckerton | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 1,611 | 2 | 7–12 | 1 |
| Ocean Gate Borough School District | Ocean Gate | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 127 | 1 | PK–6 | 0 |
| Lakehurst Borough School District | Lakehurst | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 379 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
How Ocean County compares
Together they enroll 66,035 students across 105 schools. The largest is Toms River Regional School District with 14,594 students. Districts here average 4.5/10, below the New Jersey average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Ocean County, New Jersey
Ocean County has 26 public school districts covering 29 zip codes. The top-rated district in Ocean County is Bay Head Borough School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NJSLA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in New Jersey. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Ocean County, NJ?
26 school districts serve zip codes in Ocean County, NJ. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Ocean County, NJ?
Of the districts serving Ocean County, Bay Head Borough School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among New Jersey school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New Jersey reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New Jersey and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New Jersey only, never across state lines.