Best 08753 New Jersey Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,701 students in 08753, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 08753, NJ are Toms River High School East, Toms River High School North and Toms River High School South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 08753 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08753, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 08753 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Toms River High School East, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08753, NJ Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toms River High School East
(Math: 20% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 Raider Way
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5665
Gr: 9-12 | 1,377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Toms River High School North
(Math: 16% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 Old Freehold Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5702
Gr: 9-12 | 1,861 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Toms River High School South
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Hyers Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5738
Gr: 9-12 | 1,463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
1299 Old Freehold Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 473-3100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Regional School
Alternative School
1141 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 08753, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 08753, NJ include Toms River High School East, Toms River High School North and Toms River High School South.
How many public high schools are located in 08753?
5 public high schools are located in 08753.
What is the racial composition of students in 08753?
08753 public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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