Best Public Schools in Zip Code 08742

The 08742 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, which collectively demonstrate a high level of academic performance. The standout schools in the area are Bay Head Elementary, Memorial Middle School, and Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School, all of which rank in the top half of their respective categories statewide and have earned 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

The schools in the Point Pleasant Beach School District, such as Bay Head Elementary and Point Pleasant Beach High School, tend to outperform the schools in the Point Pleasant Borough School District in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and attendance. The racial demographics of the schools vary, with the majority of students being White, but the schools with more diverse student populations still perform well academically.

While the spending per student and student-teacher ratios differ across the schools, these metrics do not necessarily correlate with academic performance. The schools with lower free/reduced lunch rates, such as Bay Head Elementary and Point Pleasant Borough High School, tend to have stronger academic outcomes, suggesting that socioeconomic factors play a role in the schools' performance.