Township of Ocean School District

The Township of Ocean School District in New Jersey consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district's schools demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Wanamassa Elementary School and Ocean Township High School leading the way.

Wanamassa Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing elementary school in the district, ranking 178 out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools and earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. It boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (6.2%) and the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (15.53%) among the district's schools. In contrast, Ocean Township Elementary School has the highest chronic absenteeism rate (11%) and the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (41.82%) in the district.

At the high school level, Ocean Township High School stands out with a graduation rate of 94.6% and a dropout rate of just 0.5%, outperforming the district and state averages on several NJSLA test scores. The district as a whole demonstrates a diverse student population, with varying levels of academic performance and resource allocation across its schools. While the district generally outperforms state averages, there is room for improvement in certain areas, such as Algebra I and Science proficiency.