For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,836 students in 08226, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 80 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 08226, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08226, NJ are Ocean City Primary School, Ocean City High School and Ocean City Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08226 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08226, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08226, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean City Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 West Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-3191
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-3191
Grades: PK-3
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Ocean City High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Atlantic Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-1290
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-1290
Grades: 9-12
| 1,190 students
Rank: #33.
Ocean City Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 Bay Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-5611
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-5611
Grades: 4-8
| 355 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08226, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08226, NJ include Ocean City Primary School, Ocean City High School and Ocean City Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 08226?
3 public schools are located in 08226.
What percentage of students in 08226 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 08226 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08226?
08226 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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