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Barnegat Light Public School

The Barnegat Light Public School was the one-room schoolhouse for the borough of Barnegat Light in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, from 1903 until June 15, 1951. Highs of 66–83°F make May, June, August, September and October the mildest time to go.

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Where
In Barnegat Light
5 places to stay
In brief

A museum inside Barnegat Light

You can stay in Barnegat Light

Barnegat Light Public School is inside Barnegat Light, which has 5 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

A day trip from Philadelphia

Philadelphia is about 57 miles west and New York City is about 63 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓

Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct

May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Month by month

Below are typical highs and lows near Barnegat Light Public School.

Jan42° / 26°
Feb44° / 27°
Mar50° / 33°
Apr60° / 42°
May70° / 51°
Jun79° / 61°
Jul85° / 67°
Aug83° / 66°
Sep77° / 59°
Oct66° / 48°
Nov56° / 38°
Dec47° / 30°
Typical highs and lows in Barnegat Light. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Barnegat Light. Barnegat Light’s full climate →
About

Barnegat Light Public School

The Barnegat Light Public School was the one-room schoolhouse for the borough of Barnegat Light in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, from 1903 until June 15, 1951. It became the Barnegat Light Historical Society Museum in 1954. The schoolhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 7, 1976, for its significance in education.

Type
Museum
Listed
National Register of Historic Places (1976)
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Bases for Barnegat Light Public School

For a bed close by, look to Barnegat Light (5) and Seaside Heights (43).

Barnegat Light Public SchoolBarnegat Light5Seaside Heights43Long Beach Township15Toms River Township20Ocean Township5Beach Haven14Stafford Township6Seaside Park710 mi
Barnegat Light Public School12Places to stay in town
In town

Barnegat Light

5 places to stay · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs

You’re already here.

641 people · 83% vacation homes

20 min drive

Seaside Heights

43 places to stay · 18 hotels · 22 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park

2,549 people · 51% vacation homes

13 mi north of Barnegat Light Public School

20 min drive

Long Beach Township

15 places to stay · 6 hotels · 8 motels · 1 RV park

3,148 people · 81% vacation homes

13 mi southwest of Barnegat Light Public School

25 min drive

Toms River Township

20 places to stay · 12 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins

100,899 people

17 mi north of Barnegat Light Public School

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Barnegat Light Public SchoolDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Barnegat Light 83% vacation homesin town—5 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs641$1,108K—
Seaside Heights 51% vacation homes13 mi north20 min43 18 hotels · 22 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park2,549$408KD−
Long Beach Township 81% vacation homes13 mi southwest20 min15 6 hotels · 8 motels · 1 RV park3,148$1,194KB−
Toms River Township17 mi north25 min20 12 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins100,899$417KB
Ocean Township6 mi west10 min5 1 hotel · 4 campgrounds9,314$475KA+
Beach Haven 79% vacation homes15 mi southwest25 min14 6 hotels · 1 motel · 7 inns & B&Bs1,066$1,472K—
Stafford Township9 mi southwest15 min6 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground30,958$426KB+
Seaside Park 64% vacation homes12 mi north15 min7 2 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B2,135$860KA

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

ACYAtlantic City33 mi
TTNTrenton Mercer52 mi
PHLPhiladelphia · major hub61 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Barnegat Light Public School’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Around Barnegat Light Public School

Every place here is under 70 miles away.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain · Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Six Flags Great Adventure: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Barclays Center: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0

Common questions

Questions about Barnegat Light Public School

Is Barnegat Light Public School in Barnegat Light?

Yes. It’s inside Barnegat Light, NJ.

When is the best time to visit Barnegat Light Public School?

May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 66–83°.

How far is Barnegat Light Public School from Philadelphia and New York City?

About 57 miles west of Philadelphia and about 63 miles north of New York City, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Barnegat Light Public School?

Atlantic City (ACY), about 33 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 61 miles.

Where should I stay near Barnegat Light Public School?

Seaside Heights (13 mi, 43 places to stay), Long Beach Township (13 mi, 15 places to stay) and Barnegat Light (in town, 5 places to stay).

From locals

Local know-how from Barnegat Light

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.