For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,703 students in 08226, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 80 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 08226, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08226, NJ are Ocean City Primary School, Ocean City High School and Ocean City Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08226 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08226, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08226, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean City Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 West Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-3191
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-3191
Gr: PK-3 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Ocean City High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Atlantic Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-1290
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-1290
Gr: 9-12 | 1,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Ocean City Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 Bay Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-5611
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-5611
Gr: 4-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08226, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08226, NJ include Ocean City Primary School, Ocean City High School and Ocean City Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 08226?
3 public schools are located in 08226.
What percentage of students in 08226 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 08226 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08226?
08226 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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