Best Public Schools in Barnegat, NJ (2026)

Best Barnegat Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,579 students in Barnegat, NJ.

The top-ranked public schools in Barnegat, NJ are Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School, Russell O. Brackman Middle School and Cecil S. Collins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Barnegat, NJ public schools have an score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Barnegat have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.

Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Barnegat, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
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200 Bengal Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-8900

Gr: 3-4 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #22.

Russell O. Brackman Middle School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
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600 Barnegat Blvd North
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5880

Gr: 7-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #33.

Cecil S. Collins Elementary School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 56% )
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570 Barnegat Blvd North
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5832

Gr: K-2 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #44.

Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
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104 Burr Street
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7500

Gr: 5-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #55.

Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 46% )
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128 Barnegat Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5826

Gr: PK | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Rank: #66.

Barnegat High School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
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180 Bengal Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7510

Gr: 9-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Barnegat, New Jersey

Barnegat, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Elizabeth V Edwards Elementary School (Closed 2004)

25 Birdsall Street
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5818

Gr: K-5 | 138 students Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Barnegat, NJ?

The top-ranked public schools in Barnegat, NJ include Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School, Russell O. Brackman Middle School and Cecil S. Collins Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Barnegat?

6 public schools are located in Barnegat.

What is the racial composition of students in Barnegat?

Barnegat public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Which public schools in Barnegat are often viewed compared to one another?