Top Rankings
Manchester Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,942 students in Manchester Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Manchester Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% 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
6 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,942 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
287 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Manchester Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#443 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Graduation Rate
80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
107 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
960 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
34%
# Black Students
275 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
9%
15%
# White Students
1,435 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
49%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
149 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
224
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
177
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
182
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
189
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
190
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
218
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
183
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
215
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
196
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
208
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
209
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
264
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
244
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
243
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,470 in this school district is less 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 $24,069 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,470
$26,931
Spending / Student
$24,069
$25,828
Best Manchester Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whiting Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 Manchester Blvd
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 350-4994
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 350-4994
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Manchester Township Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 N Colonial Drive
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 323-9600
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 323-9600
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2861 Ridgeway Rd
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 323-0800
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 323-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
Manchester Township Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2759 Ridgeway Rd
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 657-1717
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 657-1717
Grades: 6-8
| 614 students
Rank: #55.
Manchester Township High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hawks Way
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 657-2121
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 657-2121
Grades: 9-12
| 943 students
Rank: n/an/a
Manchester Regional Day School
Special Education School
890 Toms River Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1500
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1500
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manchester Township School District?
Manchester Township School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,942 students.
What is the rank of Manchester Township School District?
Manchester Township School District is ranked #436 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester Township School District?
49% of Manchester Township School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manchester Township School District?
Manchester Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Manchester Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,069 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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