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Township Of Ocean 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 5 public schools serving 3,196 students in Township Of Ocean School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Township Of Ocean School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
5 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
3,196 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
333 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Township Of Ocean School District, which is ranked within the top 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 85% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#312 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
23%
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
187 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
675 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
34%
# Black Students
350 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
11%
15%
# White Students
1,890 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
59%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
80 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
268
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
213
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
211
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
218
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
198
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
231
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
211
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
220
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
222
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
208
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
245
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
249
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
242
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
260
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,934 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 $29,261 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,934
$26,931
Spending / Student
$29,261
$25,828
Best Township Of Ocean School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wanamassa Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Bendermere Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5700
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5700
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Wayside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
733 Bowne Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5710
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5710
Grades: PK-4
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Township Of Ocean Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 West Park Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5630
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5630
Grades: 5-8
| 861 students
Rank: #44.
Ocean Township Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 Dow Avenue
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5690
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5690
Grades: PK-4
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Ocean Township High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 West Park Avenue
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5650
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5650
Grades: 9-12
| 996 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Township Of Ocean School District?
Township Of Ocean School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,196 students.
What is the rank of Township Of Ocean School District?
Township Of Ocean School District is ranked #311 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 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 Township Of Ocean School District?
59% of Township Of Ocean School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Township Of Ocean School District?
Township Of Ocean School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Township Of Ocean School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,261 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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