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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 2025-26 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 38%), 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
2,571 Schools
# Students
3,196 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
333 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Township Of Ocean School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#319 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
23%
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
11%
% Hispanic
21%
34%
% Black
11%
14%
% White
59%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,934 is higher than the state median of $26,937. 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 $25,834. 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
$26,937
Spending / Student
$29,261
$25,834
Best Township Of Ocean School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wanamassa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Wayside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
733 Bowne Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5710
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5710
Gr: PK-4 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Ocean Township Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Dow Avenue
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5690
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5690
Gr: PK-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Township Of Ocean Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Ocean Township High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 West Park Avenue
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5650
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 #317 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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