Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Atlantic Highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School's student population of 245 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
245 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Atlantic Highlands Elementary 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 Atlantic Highlands Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#362 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
23%

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%

Hispanic
11%
34%

Black
3%
15%

White
80%
38%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atlantic Highlands Elementary School's ranking?
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School is ranked #362 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Atlantic Highlands Elementary School often compared to?
Atlantic Highlands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Navesink Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Atlantic Highlands Elementary School?
245 students attend Atlantic Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Atlantic Highlands Elementary School 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 Elementary School?
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Atlantic Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Atlantic Highlands Elementary School part of?
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School is part of Atlantic Highlands School District.
School Reviews
5 2/10/2014
I highly recommend this school. It is like a private school but is a pubic school.
The teachers and support staff of Atlantic Highlands is a warming caring group of individuals. They go out of their way to meet the needs of all their students and parents.
It is very rare to find a group of individuals work so well together and they treat all the children with love and laughter.
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