For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,064 students in 08724, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 757 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 08724, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08724, NJ are Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center, Midstreams Elementary School and Brick Township Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08724 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08724, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08724, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2282 Lanes Mill Rd
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Grades: PK
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Midstreams Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Midstreams Rd
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Brick Township Memorial High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Lanes Mill Rd
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,297 students
Rank: #44.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Hendrickson Avenue
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 884 students
Rank: #55.
Lanes Mill Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1891 Lanes Mill Rd
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #66.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
103 Hendrickson Avenue
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08724, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08724, NJ include Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center, Midstreams Elementary School and Brick Township Memorial High School.
How many public schools are located in 08724?
6 public schools are located in 08724.
What percentage of students in 08724 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 08724 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08724?
08724 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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