Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
BARNEGAT, NJ · Barnegat Township School District · Grades 3-4
898th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 32%▼ Declining
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School 898th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 32% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 32th in 2025 — declining.
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 516 students tested
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 498 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.4% | 67.5% | ▼ 14.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 17.7% | ▲ 11.5 pts | |
| Black | 5.1% | 7.8% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 5.4% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.3% | 1.2% | ▼ 2.1 pts |
Homes near Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
Typical home value $504K in zip 08005 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Cecil S. Collins ElementaryBarnegat Township School District · 1.1 mi away
- –Waretown Elementary SchoolOcean Township School District · 2 mi away
- 4Frederic A. Priff Elementary SchoolOcean Township School District · 2.1 mi away882nd of 1,324
ELA 44% · Math 35% - –Ocean Acres Elementary SchoolStafford Township School District · 3.3 mi away
- 4Forked River Elementary SchoolLacey Township School District · 5.1 mi away861st of 1,324
ELA 41% · Math 40% - –Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning CenterStafford Township School District · 5.6 mi away
- 5McKinley Avenue Elementary SchoolStafford Township School District · 5.6 mi away667th of 1,324
ELA 51% · Math 48% - –Mill Pond Elementary SchoolLacey Township School District · 6.7 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School in?
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School is part of the Barnegat Township School District district in BARNEGAT, New Jersey.
Is Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School 898th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 32% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School?
White 68%, Hispanic 18%, Black 8%, Two or more races 5% (498 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08005 is $504K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.