schoolsbycounty

Ocean County Public Schools

Ocean County, New Jersey

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

116

public schools

Total Enrollment

66,348

students

School Districts

30

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Ocean County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for New Jersey; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Ocean County has 30 district entries. Toms River Regional School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 18 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 36 listed communities. TOMS RIVER has the most listed schools, with 17 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 64 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

20 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

116

in Ocean County

Reported Enrollment

66,348

116 schools reporting

School Districts

30

districts

Charter Schools

1

1% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary64
Middle20
High24
Other8

30 School Districts in Ocean County

Toms River Regional School District

18 schools
14,501 students

Brick Township Public School District

12 schools
8,273 students

Jackson Township School District

10 schools
7,563 students

Lakewood Township School District

8 schools
4,616 students

Lacey Township School District

6 schools
3,822 students

Barnegat Township School District

6 schools
3,632 students

Manchester Township School District

6 schools
2,846 students

Southern Regional School District

2 schools
2,750 students

Point Pleasant Borough School District

4 schools
2,698 students

Berkeley Township School District

4 schools
2,427 students

116 Public Schools in Ocean County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 20 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 116 matching schools

Toms River High School North

Toms River Regional School District

TOMS RIVER, 08753 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,931 students

Southern Regional High School

Southern Regional School District

MANAHAWKIN, 08050 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,845 students

Central Regional High School

Central Regional School District

BAYVILLE, 08721 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,606 students

Toms River High School East

Toms River Regional School District

TOMS RIVER, 08753 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,520 students

Jackson Memorial High School

Jackson Township School District

Jackson, 08527 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,499 students

Lakewood High School

Lakewood Township School District

LAKEWOOD, 08701 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,423 students

Toms River High School South

Toms River Regional School District

TOMS RIVER, 08753 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,359 students

Brick Township Memorial High School

Brick Township Public School District

BRICK, 08724 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,320 students

Toms River Intermediate School East

Toms River Regional School District

TOMS RIVER, 08753 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,294 students

Brick Township High School

Brick Township Public School District

BRICK TOWN, 08723 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,267 students

Lacey Township High School

Lacey Township School District

LANOKA HARBOR, 08734 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,222 students

Jackson Liberty High School

Jackson Township School District

Jackson, 08527 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,141 students

Pinelands Regional High School

Pinelands Regional School District

Little Egg Harbor, 08087 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,069 students

Toms River Intermediate School South

Toms River Regional School District

BEACHWOOD, 08722 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,048 students

Toms River Intermediate School North

Toms River Regional School District

TOMS RIVER, 08753 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,012 students

Lakewood Middle School

Lakewood Township School District

LAKEWOOD, 08701 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle995 students

Carl W. Goetz Middle School

Jackson Township School District

Jackson, 08527 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle989 students

Barnegat High School

Barnegat Township School District

BARNEGAT, 08005 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High983 students

Manchester Township High School

Manchester Township School District

MANCHESTER, 08759 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High959 students

Cedar Grove Elementary School

Toms River Regional School District

TOMS RIVER, 08753 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–5Primary937 students

Ocean County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Ocean County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in New Jersey. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Ocean County public school directory?

The directory lists 116 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Ocean County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Ocean County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Ocean County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 20 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Ocean County?

Start with the 30 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Ocean County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Ocean County Education OverviewCounty school score: 85/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.