For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 6,984 students in 08753, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08753, NJ are North Dover Elementary School, Hooper Avenue Elementary School and Cedar Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08753 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08753, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08753, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Dover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1759 New Hampshire Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5860
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5860
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Hooper Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1517 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5850
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5850
Grades: K-5
| 676 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
179 Cedar Grove Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5830
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5830
Grades: PK-5
| 937 students
Rank: #44.
Silver Bay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Silver Bay Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5880
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5880
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Earl Court
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5910
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5910
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #66.
West Dover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Blue Jay Drive
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5920
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5920
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #77.
Toms River Intermediate School East
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1519 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5777
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5777
Grades: 6-8
| 1,294 students
Rank: #88.
Toms River Intermediate School North
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Intermediate North Way
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5800
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,012 students
Rank: #99.
East Dover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 Vaughn Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5840
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5840
Grades: K-5
| 608 students
Rank: #1010.
Walnut Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Walnut Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5900
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5900
Grades: K-5
| 739 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Regional School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1141 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Grades: 3-10
| n/a students
08753, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Middle School U At New Lisbon (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
M S U New Lisbon, Developmenta
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ocean Trans Ed Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1141 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08753, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08753, NJ include North Dover Elementary School, Hooper Avenue Elementary School and Cedar Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08753?
11 public elementary schools are located in 08753.
What is the racial composition of students in 08753?
08753 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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