Excellent
#4 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 1% in state
Wayside Elementary School
Elementary School · Township of Ocean School District · Ocean, NJ
A Township of Ocean School District elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
733 BOWNE ROAD, Ocean, NJ 07712
- Math 71% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wayside Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2021, reaching 72% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wayside Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,691
Median home value
$578,300
Median rent
$1,496/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
47.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillel Yeshiva SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 916 | Compare → |
| The Shore CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Montessori Academy of New JerseyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.4 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Childrens Center of Monmouth CountyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 151 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Township of Ocean School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $30,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wayside Elementary School is listed in Township of Ocean School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayside Elementary School
Wayside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ocean, NJ, part of Township of Ocean School District, serving approximately 590 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayside Elementary School
What grades does Wayside Elementary School serve?
Wayside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Wayside Elementary School?
Wayside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayside Elementary School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayside Elementary School rank in NJ?
Wayside Elementary School ranks #4 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Wayside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wayside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayside Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wayside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wayside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wayside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wayside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayside Elementary School?
29.5% of students at Wayside Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 590
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (732) 531-5710
- Area population (ZIP 07712)
- 39,597
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07712; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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