Best Public Schools in Zip Code 08758

The 08758 zip code area in New Jersey is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 vocational high school. The data reveals a mix of school performance, with the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center standing out as a strong performer and the elementary schools facing some challenges.

The vocational high school has consistently ranked in the top half of New Jersey high schools, with a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts an impressive 91.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.0% dropout rate. The school's test scores are also strong, with 61.9% of 9th graders proficient or better in ELA and 70.6% of 11th graders proficient or better in Math. In contrast, the two elementary schools are rated 1-2 stars by SchoolDigger, with test scores generally on par with the district average.

Interestingly, the elementary schools have higher rates of free/reduced lunch and chronic absenteeism compared to the high school, which may be contributing factors to their lower academic performance. The data also reveals a disparity in test scores, with the high school outperforming the elementary schools in both ELA and Math proficiency. This suggests a potential need to address academic gaps earlier in the education pipeline within the Ocean Township School District and the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District.