Districts in Ocean County15 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Pleasant Borough School District | Point Pleasant Borough | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 1 |
| Southern Regional School District | Southern | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 2 |
| Ocean Township School District | Ocean Township | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 4 |
| Plumsted Township School District | Plumsted Township | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 1 |
| Brick Township School District | Brick Township | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 3 |
| Lacey Township School District | Lacey Township | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 2 |
| Berkeley Township School District | Berkeley Township | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 2 |
| Manchester Township School District | Manchester Township | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 1 |
| Toms River Regional School District | Toms River | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 5 |
| Jackson Township School District | Jackson Township | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 2 |
| Barnegat Township School District | Barnegat Township | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 1 |
| Central Regional School District | Central | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 4 |
| Eagleswood Township School District | Eagleswood Township | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 1 |
| Lakewood Township School District | Lakewood Township | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 1 |
| Pinelands Regional School District | Pinelands | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 1 |
Zip Codes in Ocean County
School Districts in Ocean County, New Jersey
Ocean County has 15 public school districts covering 31 zip codes. The top-rated district in Ocean County is Point Pleasant Borough School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (New Jersey NJSLA 2024–25 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New Jersey. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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