Pine Brook School

155 Pease Road
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 580 students in grades 6, Pine Brook School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pine Brook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Pine Brook School's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
580 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Pine Brook School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Brook School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#409 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pine Brook School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pine Brook School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pine Brook School 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
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Hispanic
13%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pine Brook School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pine Brook School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
70%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pine Brook School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Pine Brook School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pine Brook School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pine Brook School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pine Brook School's ranking?
Pine Brook School is ranked #409 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pine Brook School often compared to?
Pine Brook Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincroft Elementary School, Taylor Mills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Pine Brook School?
580 students attend Pine Brook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pine Brook School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Brook School?
Pine Brook School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pine Brook School offer ?
Pine Brook School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Pine Brook School part of?
In what neighborhood is Pine Brook School located?
Pine Brook School is located in the Yorketown neighborhood of Englishtown, NJ. There are 4 other public schools located in Yorketown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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