3 E Katherine Ave
Ocean View, NJ 08230

It’s ok but I hate the people here, they’re toxic and rude af.

My eldest is currently enrolled and we have been residents for >10 years. My child has an IEP and the child study team is active with his progress and is always prompt to return calls and assist to find a better solution. The school is still needing some updating but overall I've really enjoyed the staff. The principal has been in her position for quite a while and seems VERY close to the superintendent. Although I'm not over involved with classroom activities or PTA (my work schedule is very demanding) the principal doesn't seem to make a huge effort to get to know students or parents on a personal level. The community is very small and quiet despite being overcrowded during summer seasons. I'm pleased with the education my child is receiving. Recent updates to security have been added as well as playground equipment updated.

Two of my children have gone through this school. Teachers are somewhat pleasant and seem to communicate ok. My oldest is IEP but despite having major struggles he wasn't diagnosed until age 7 and provided an IEP. The school has gone through at least 4 principles in less than 6 years, which leads me to believe there are some board of ed issues. This year I have seen a steady decline in staff and teacher morale. Many school extras have been cut, but I can say they have made an attempt to update security systems and replace playground equipment also expand the parking lot. I would like to see some of the older teachers retire and bring in some new staff solely because the older teachers just seem flat out exhausted and it's obvious. School lunches are ok. Overall it's a decent community with minimal ethnic diversity. I do feel the school and child study team make a significant effort to stay abreast of your child's education goals for differently able children.