Ocean Academy Charter School
Lakewood, NJ · Ocean Academy Charter School · Charter · Grades K-8
939th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 29%▲ Improving
Ocean Academy Charter School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ocean Academy Charter School 939th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 29% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 29th in 2025 — improving.
Ocean Academy Charter School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 364 students tested
Ocean Academy Charter School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 499 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2017
| Group | Trend | 2017 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.2% | 89.0% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Black | 3.8% | 8.0% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 3.0% | ▲ 3.0 pts |
Homes near Ocean Academy Charter School
Typical home value $586K in zip 08701 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ocean Academy Charter School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Oak Street Elem SchoolLakewood Township School District · 1.5 mi away1,115th of 1,324
ELA 32% · Math 22% - –Spruce Street Elementary SchoolLakewood Township School District · 1.6 mi away
- 2Joseph A. Citta Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 1.7 mi away1,110th of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 21% - 4Ridgeway Elementary SchoolManchester Township School District · 2.8 mi away913th of 1,324
ELA 43% · Math 34% - 6North Dover Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 2.9 mi away603rd of 1,324
ELA 55% · Math 49% - 2Clifton Ave Grade SchoolLakewood Township School District · 3.2 mi away1,080th of 1,324
ELA 35% · Math 23% - 3Ella G Clarke Elementary SchoolLakewood Township School District · 3.4 mi away995th of 1,324
ELA 39% · Math 29% - –Lakewood Early Childhood CenterLakewood Township School District · 3.5 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ocean Academy Charter School in?
Ocean Academy Charter School is part of the Ocean Academy Charter School district in Lakewood, New Jersey.
Is Ocean Academy Charter School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ocean Academy Charter School 939th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ocean Academy Charter School?
Hispanic 89%, Black 8%, White 3% (499 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ocean Academy Charter School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08701 is $586K 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.