Best West Long Branch Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,096 students in West Long Branch, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 619 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in West Long Branch, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).

The top-ranked public schools in West Long Branch, NJ are Betty Mcelmon Elementary School, Frank Antonides School and Shore Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

West Long Branch, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in West Long Branch have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).