For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,210 students in Toms River, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Toms River, NJ are Toms River Intermediate School East and Toms River Intermediate School North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Toms River, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Toms River have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Toms River, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toms River Intermediate School East
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1519 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5777
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5777
Gr: 6-8 | 1,278 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Toms River Intermediate School North
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Intermediate North Way
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5800
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Regional School
Alternative School
1141 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Gr: 2-12
Toms River, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Middle School U At New Lisbon (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
M S U New Lisbon, Developmenta
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Ocean County Juv Det Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
165 Sunset Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08754
(732) 341-1365
Toms River, NJ 08754
(732) 341-1365
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Ocean Trans Ed Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1141 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Toms River, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Toms River, NJ include Toms River Intermediate School East and Toms River Intermediate School North.
How many public middle schools are located in Toms River?
3 public middle schools are located in Toms River.
What is the racial composition of students in Toms River?
Toms River public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Toms River are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Toms River include: Toms River Intermediate School North vs. Toms River Intermediate School East, Toms River Intermediate School East vs. Toms River Intermediate School North
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