For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,658 students in 08721, NJ (there are , serving 33 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 08721, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08721, NJ are Central Regional Middle School, H & M Potter School and Clara B. Worth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08721 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08721, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08721, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Regional Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
509 Forest Hills Parkway
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-1100
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-1100
Grades: 7-8
| 707 students
Rank: #22.
H & M Potter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Veeder Lane
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-5700
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-5700
Grades: PK-4
| 631 students
Rank: #33.
Clara B. Worth Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
57 Central Parkway
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-1700
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-1700
Grades: PK-4
| 686 students
Rank: #44.
Bayville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
356 Atlantic City Blvd
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-1300
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-1300
Grades: PK-4
| 511 students
Rank: #55.
Berkeley Township Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 Emory Avenue
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-2909
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-2909
Grades: 5-6
| 561 students
Rank: #66.
Central Regional High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
509 Forest Hills Parkway
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-1100
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 269-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,562 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08721, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08721, NJ include Central Regional Middle School, H & M Potter School and Clara B. Worth Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08721?
6 public schools are located in 08721.
What percentage of students in 08721 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 08721 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08721?
08721 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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