Serving 803 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Village School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Village School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Village School's student population of 803 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Village School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Village School is 0.56, 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
#213 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
12%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
63%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Village School's ranking?
Village School is ranked #213 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Village School often compared to?
Village Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Village School?
803 students attend Village School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Village School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Village School?
Village School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Village School offer ?
Village School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Village School part of?
Village School is part of Holmdel Township School District.
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