For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,092 students in 08724, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 888 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 08724, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08724, NJ are Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center, Midstreams Elementary School and Brick Township Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08724 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08724, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08724, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2282 Lanes Mill Rd
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Gr: PK | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Midstreams Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Midstreams Rd
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Gr: K-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Brick Township Memorial High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Lanes Mill Rd
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Lanes Mill Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1891 Lanes Mill Rd
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Hendrickson Avenue
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
103 Hendrickson Avenue
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Gr: K-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08724, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08724, NJ include Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center, Midstreams Elementary School and Brick Township Memorial High School.
How many public schools are located in 08724?
6 public schools are located in 08724.
What percentage of students in 08724 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 08724 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08724?
08724 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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