2023 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County.

Island Heights Elementary School

Public School,

ISLAND HEIGHTS, NJ,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 128,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County.

Lavallette Elementary School

Public School,

LAVALLETTE, NJ,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 156,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County.

Bay Head Elementary School

Public School,

BAY HEAD, NJ,

K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I attended Bay Head Elementary School from 6th grade to 8th grade several years ago and academically I can genuinely say that this school was amazing, with all of my teachers being extremely...Socially and athletically, however, it was brutal, especially with only 10-15 kids per grade. If you didn’t get along with a couple people it ruined your whole experience. Also, our sports teams were...Overall, great school for academics and it will truly prepare you for high school and possibly your collegiate career. If you are considering going here to meet new people though I would not....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 127,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County.

G. Harold Antrim Elementary School

Point Pleasant Beach School District, NJ,

PK, K-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 1.5 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 358,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County.

North Dover Elementary School

Toms River Regional School District, NJ,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 400,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County.

Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School

Plumsted Township School District, NJ,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My daughter is in the elementary school and is doing very well. Teachers and principle are very nice..

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Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 490,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County.

Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School

Point Pleasant Borough School District, NJ,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 689,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County.

Elms Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Jackson Township School District, NJ,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 635,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County.

Ocean Road Elementary School

Point Pleasant Borough School District, NJ,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 460,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County.

Lucy N. Holman Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Jackson Township School District, NJ,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 498,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County.

Manchester Township Elementary School

Manchester Township School District, NJ,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 565,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County.

Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Jackson Township School District, NJ,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Howard C. Johnson is the smallest of the elementary schools in the Jackson School District that feeds into Jackson Memorial High School. This created such a warm and familial atmosphere among....

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Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 404,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County.

Switlik Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Jackson Township School District, NJ,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 736,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County.

Joseph A. Citta Elementary School

Toms River Regional School District, NJ,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 440,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County.

McKinley Avenue Elementary School

Stafford Township School District, NJ,

3-4,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 570,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County.

Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Barnegat Township School District, NJ,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 520,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ocean County.

Midstreams Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Brick Township Public School District, NJ,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says One of the best elementary schools in the area! It has been a while since I have attended but Midstreams will always be in my memories! The teachers are talented and care about the students. I was a....

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Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 548,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

Osbornville Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Brick Township Public School District, NJ,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Osbornville is a school that meets the needs of all learners. For children with special needs the small school offers a lot of individualized attention. Students that need just a little bit of help....

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Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 402,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Jackson Township School District, NJ,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 547,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

Herbertsville Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Brick Township Public School District, NJ,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 147,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

Ridgeway Elementary School

Manchester Township School District, NJ,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I gained a lot of new skills such as learning how to write and fix grammar mistakes. I also learned a lot about test preparation and learning how to organize an essay..

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Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 415,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

Silver Bay Elementary School

Toms River Regional School District, NJ,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 587,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

Bayville Elementary School

Berkeley Township School District, NJ,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 499,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

Hooper Avenue Elementary School

Toms River Regional School District, NJ,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Amazing teachers and a great school environment for not only students, but staff.Definitely one of the best schools in the districts and I'm happy my children go here. Based on conversations with various staff members in the different elementary schools here in Toms River, Hooper is the school you want your children to attend..

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Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 677,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

Washington Street Elementary School

Toms River Regional School District, NJ,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 308,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,