For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 450 students in 07716, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 180 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 07716, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07716, NJ are Navesink Elementary School and Atlantic Highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07716 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07716, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07716, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Navesink Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
151 Monmouth Avenue
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-0289
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-0289
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 First Avenue
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-2020
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-2020
Gr: PK-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
07716, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
B.j.c. Learning Acedemy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
E. Garfield & Third Ave
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 708-9251
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 708-9251
Gr: Inquire with school | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07716, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07716, NJ include Navesink Elementary School and Atlantic Highlands Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07716?
2 public schools are located in 07716.
What percentage of students in 07716 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 07716 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07716?
07716 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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