Wayside Elementary School
OCEAN, NJ · Township of Ocean School District · Grades PK-4
192nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 85%▲ Improving
Wayside Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Wayside Elementary School 192nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 85% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 86th in 2025 — improving.
Wayside Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 183 students tested
Wayside Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 590 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.5% | 60.2% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.5% | 19.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 9.7% | 12.0% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 13.2% | 6.3% | ▼ 6.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Wayside Elementary School
Typical home value $756K in zip 07712 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Wayside Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Green Grove Elementary SchoolNeptune Township School District · 1.9 mi away1,268th of 1,324
ELA 17% · Math 15% - 5WoodmereEatontown Public School District · 2.1 mi away754th of 1,324
ELA 46% · Math 45% - 5Ocean Township Elementary SchoolTownship of Ocean School District · 2.4 mi away663rd of 1,324
ELA 55% · Math 44% - 9Wanamassa Elementary SchoolTownship of Ocean School District · 2.6 mi away212th of 1,324
ELA 79% · Math 63% - 6Summerfield Elementary SchoolNeptune Township School District · 2.8 mi away580th of 1,324
ELA 54% · Math 52% - 2Gables Elementary SchoolNeptune Township School District · 3.1 mi away1,122nd of 1,324
ELA 32% · Math 21% - 1Bradley Elementary SchoolAsbury Park School District · 3.5 mi away1,305th of 1,324
ELA 12% · Math 10% - 5Deal Elementary SchoolDeal Boro School District · 3.5 mi away681st of 1,324
ELA 60% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Wayside Elementary School in?
Wayside Elementary School is part of the Township of Ocean School District district in OCEAN, New Jersey.
Is Wayside Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wayside Elementary School 192nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 85% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Wayside Elementary School?
White 60%, Hispanic 19%, Black 12%, Asian 6% (590 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wayside Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07712 is $756K 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.