For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,579 students in 08005, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 08005, NJ are Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School, Russell O. Brackman Middle School and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08005 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08005, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08005, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Bengal Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-8900
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-8900
Grades: 3-4
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Russell O. Brackman Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Barnegat Blvd North
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5880
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5880
Grades: 7-8
| 509 students
Rank: #33.
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 Burr Street
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7500
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7500
Grades: 5-6
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Cecil S. Collins Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
570 Barnegat Blvd North
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5832
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5832
Grades: K-2
| 754 students
Rank: #55.
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Barnegat Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5826
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5826
Grades: PK
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Barnegat High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
180 Bengal Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7510
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7510
Grades: 9-12
| 997 students
08005, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
25 Birdsall Street
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5818
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5818
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08005, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08005, NJ include Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School, Russell O. Brackman Middle School and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08005?
6 public schools are located in 08005.
What is the racial composition of students in 08005?
08005 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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