For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,385 students in Belmar, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Belmar, NJ are Communications High School, Wall High School and Academy Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmar, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Belmar have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Belmar, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is equal to the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Communications High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Belmar, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Communications High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1740 New Bedford Road
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-1010
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-1010
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Wall High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1630 18th Ave
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 556-2040
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 556-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1725 Main Street
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-8377
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-8377
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Belmar, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Belmar, NJ include Communications High School, Wall High School and Academy Charter High School.
How many public high schools are located in Belmar?
3 public high schools are located in Belmar.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmar?
Belmar public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Belmar are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Belmar include: Academy Charter High School vs. Communications High School
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