For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,389 students in 08721, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08721, NJ are H & M Potter School, Clara B. Worth Elementary School and Bayville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08721 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08721, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08721, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
H & M Potter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Veeder Lane
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-5700
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-5700
Grades: PK-4
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Clara B. Worth Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
57 Central Parkway
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-1700
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-1700
Grades: PK-4
| 686 students
Rank: #33.
Bayville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
356 Atlantic City Blvd
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-1300
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-1300
Grades: PK-4
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Berkeley Township Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 Emory Avenue
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-2909
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-2909
Grades: 5-6
| 561 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08721, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08721, NJ include H & M Potter School, Clara B. Worth Elementary School and Bayville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08721?
4 public elementary schools are located in 08721.
What is the racial composition of students in 08721?
08721 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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