For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,388 students in Oakhurst, NJ (there are , serving 89 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Oakhurst, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Oakhurst, NJ are Ocean Township Elementary School and Ocean Township High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakhurst, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Oakhurst have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oakhurst, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean Township Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 Dow Avenue
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5690
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5690
Grades: PK-4
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Ocean Township High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 West Park Avenue
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5650
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5650
Grades: 9-12
| 996 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oakhurst, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Oakhurst, NJ include Ocean Township Elementary School and Ocean Township High School.
How many public schools are located in Oakhurst?
2 public schools are located in Oakhurst.
What percentage of students in Oakhurst go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Oakhurst are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oakhurst?
Oakhurst public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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