For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,182 students in 08742, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in 08742, NJ are Point Pleasant Borough High School and Point Pleasant Beach High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 08742 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08742, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 08742 have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Point Pleasant Borough High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08742, NJ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Point Pleasant Borough High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
830 Laura Herbert Dr
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: #22.
Point Pleasant Beach High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Trenton Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 899-1817
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 899-1817
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 08742, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in 08742, NJ include Point Pleasant Borough High School and Point Pleasant Beach High School.
How many public high schools are located in 08742?
2 public high schools are located in 08742.
What is the racial composition of students in 08742?
08742 public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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