Atlantic Highlands School District

140 First Avenue
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Atlantic Highlands School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 245 students in Atlantic Highlands School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Atlantic Highlands School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,573 Schools
# Students
245 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

District Rank

Atlantic Highlands School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#94 out of 650 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Atlantic Highlands   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Atlantic Highlands   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Atlantic Highlands   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Atlantic Highlands   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
34%
# Black Students
6 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
195 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
80%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
12
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
25
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,143 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,384 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Atlantic Highlands   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$7 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart displays total spending of Atlantic Highlands   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$29,143
$26,931
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Atlantic Highlands   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$27,384
$25,828
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Atlantic Highlands   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Atlantic Highlands School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
140 First Avenue
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-2020
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Atlantic Highlands School District?
Atlantic Highlands School District manages 1 public schools serving 245 students.
What is the rank of Atlantic Highlands School District?
Atlantic Highlands School District is ranked #95 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic Highlands School District?
80% of Atlantic Highlands School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atlantic Highlands School District?
Atlantic Highlands School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Atlantic Highlands School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,384 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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