For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,023 students in 08742, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08742, NJ are Memorial Middle School, G. Harold Antrim Elementary School and Bay Head Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08742 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08742, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08742, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
808 Laura Herbert Dr
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
G. Harold Antrim Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Niblick Street
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 899-3737
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 899-3737
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Bay Head Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
145 Grove Street
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 892-0668
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 892-0668
Gr: K-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 08742, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08742, NJ include Memorial Middle School, G. Harold Antrim Elementary School and Bay Head Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08742?
3 public middle schools are located in 08742.
What is the racial composition of students in 08742?
08742 public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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