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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 08736

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At a glance

School

475

Students

Top rankedManasquan Elementary School259^th of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Manasquan Elementary School up 197 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 08736 zip code is home to one exceptional elementary school, Manasquan Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. This school stands out as a top performer, ranking in the top 20% of all elementary schools in New Jersey for the 2024-2025 school year.

Manasquan Elementary School boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing above average compared to other schools in the state. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with 81% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 52.7%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which is better than the state average, and it spends $16,394 per student, higher than the state average.

Overall, Manasquan School District and its lone elementary school, Manasquan Elementary, stand out as exceptional educational institutions in the 08736 zip code area. With a track record of consistent high performance, strong academic outcomes, and adequate funding, Manasquan Elementary is a standout choice for families seeking a quality elementary education for their children.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NJSLA-S Science (2025)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2025)						NJSLA Mathematics (2025)						NJSLA Algebra I (2025)		NJSLA Geometry (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 8th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manasquan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	168 Broad Street	Manasquan	08736	Monmouth County	Manasquan School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 528-8810	475	60	7.9	9.1%	420 (88.4%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (8.4%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	81.7	259^th of 1347 public elementary schools	80.8%		67.1	456^th of 1338 public elementary schools	65.9%	197	45.2	21.7	70.6	70.2	81.0	72.7	65.9	75.0	78.5	59.5	54.8	65.4	54.3	47.2	57.1	68.4	100.0	100.0	$19,444	$222	$19,222

Cities Near Zip Code 08736

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Brielle	0.74 mi	1	115^th
Manasquan	0.87 mi	2	137^th
Sea Girt	1.33 mi	2	48^th
Point Pleasant Beach	2.04 mi	6	189^th
Wall	2.08 mi	7	117^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.