For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 632 students in Waretown, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in Waretown, NJ are Frederic A. Priff Elementary School, Waretown Elementary School and Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waretown, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Waretown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waretown, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
139 Wells Mill Road
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 693-3131
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 693-3131
Gr: 3-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Waretown Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
64 Railroad Avenue
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 693-3131
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 693-3131
Gr: PK-2 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
423 Wells Mills Road
Waretown, NJ 08758
(732) 286-5660
Waretown, NJ 08758
(732) 286-5660
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waretown, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Waretown, NJ include Frederic A. Priff Elementary School, Waretown Elementary School and Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center.
How many public schools are located in Waretown?
3 public schools are located in Waretown.
What is the racial composition of students in Waretown?
Waretown public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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