North Dover Elementary School
TOMS RIVER, NJ · Toms River Regional School District · Grades K-5
603rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 54%▼ Declining
North Dover Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks North Dover Elementary School 603rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 54% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2019 to 54th in 2025 — declining.
North Dover Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 161 students tested
North Dover Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 386 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.0% | 45.3% | ▼ 25.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 34.5% | ▲ 26.4 pts | |
| Asian | 7.8% | 9.1% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 7.0% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 3.9% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near North Dover Elementary School
Typical home value $543K in zip 08753 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near North Dover Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Joseph A. Citta Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 1.6 mi away1,110th of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 21% - 5Hooper Avenue Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 2.1 mi away699th of 1,324
ELA 48% · Math 47% - 3Ocean Academy Charter SchoolOcean Academy Charter School · 2.9 mi away · charter939th of 1,324
ELA 42% · Math 32% - 4Silver Bay Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 3.1 mi away801st of 1,324
ELA 48% · Math 39% - 2Walnut Street Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 3.3 mi away1,064th of 1,324
ELA 28% · Math 32% - 2Oak Street Elem SchoolLakewood Township School District · 3.6 mi away1,115th of 1,324
ELA 32% · Math 22% - 6Drum Point Road Elementary SchoolBrick Township Public School District · 3.6 mi away642nd of 1,324
ELA 52% · Math 49% - 4Emma Havens Young Elementary SchoolBrick Township Public School District · 3.6 mi away909th of 1,324
ELA 36% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is North Dover Elementary School in?
North Dover Elementary School is part of the Toms River Regional School District district in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey.
Is North Dover Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Dover Elementary School 603rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 54% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of North Dover Elementary School?
White 45%, Hispanic 35%, Asian 9%, Black 7% (386 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North Dover Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08753 is $543K 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.