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Best Schools in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey

5 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other

Public: 5
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 5.7/10
Estimated Scores: 20%
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Choosing a school in Little Egg Harbor?

Use this page to compare every school in Little Egg Harbor by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Frog Pond Elementary School

7.3/10

Elementary · Little Egg Harbor Township School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Pinelands Regional Jr. High School

6.1/10

Middle · Pinelands Regional School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

George J. Mitchell Elementary School

4.8/10

Elementary · Little Egg Harbor Township School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Little Egg Harbor for 2026 are Frog Pond Elementary School (7.3/10), Pinelands Regional Jr. High School (6.1/10), and George J. Mitchell Elementary School (4.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 4 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

5

in this city

Avg Score

5.7

out of 10

Median Home

$323,500

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Little Egg Harbor

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Frog Pond Elementary School 7.3 / 10
2 Pinelands Regional Jr. High School 6.1 / 10
3 George J. Mitchell Elementary School 4.8 / 10
4 Pinelands Regional High School 4.6 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.7/10

20% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$87,449

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$323,500

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
28%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
34 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
83%

Of occupied housing units

How Little Egg Harbor compares

New Jersey rank

#282 of 344

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.7

below New Jersey avg (6.4)

Median household income

$87k

74% of New Jersey median

Schools in this city

5

About Schools in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey

Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey is home to 5 schools, including 5 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.7 out of 10, schools in Little Egg Harbor show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Little Egg Harbor is Frog Pond Elementary School with a composite score of 7.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Little Egg Harbor is served by 2 school districts: Little Egg Harbor Township School District, Pinelands Regional School District. These districts collectively serve 3,275 students.

Little Egg Harbor's community shows 28% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $87,449. The poverty rate in the area is 8.7%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 08087 (5)

Elementary Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 787 students · 3rd–6th 7.3
2 582 students · Kindergarten–2nd 4.8

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 503 students · 7th–8th 6.1

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 1,077 students · 9th–12th 4.6

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 306 students · Pre-K–Pre-K 5.7

Schools in Little Egg Harbor

Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey · 5 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$87,449

Median Home Value

$323,500

Median Rent

$1,760/mo

Population

25,211

College Educated

28%

Homeownership

83%

Avg Commute

34 min

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Community Profile

Little Egg Harbor has a median household income of $87,449. It is an area where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $323,500, with a median rent of $1,760/month. The local poverty rate of 8.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 34 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey

How many schools are in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey?

Little Egg Harbor has 5 schools, including 5 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Little Egg Harbor is 5.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey?

The top-ranked school in Little Egg Harbor on MySchoolScout is Frog Pond Elementary School with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey?

The top-ranked elementary school in Little Egg Harbor on MySchoolScout is Frog Pond Elementary School with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey?

The top-ranked middle school in Little Egg Harbor on MySchoolScout is Pinelands Regional Jr. High School with a composite score of 6.1/10.

What is the best high school in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey?

The top-ranked high school in Little Egg Harbor on MySchoolScout is Pinelands Regional High School with a composite score of 4.6/10.

How many school districts serve Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey?

Little Egg Harbor is served by 2 school districts: Little Egg Harbor Township School District, Pinelands Regional School District.

What is the education level in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey?

According to Census data, 28% of adults in Little Egg Harbor have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey?

The median household income in Little Egg Harbor is approximately $87,449 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Little Egg Harbor is 10.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.