Serving 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bradley Beach Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bradley Beach Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Bradley Beach, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 0.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bradley Beach Elementary School's student population of 193 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Bradley Beach Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradley Beach Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#1444 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
61%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
30%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bradley Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Bradley Beach Elementary School is ranked #1444 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bradley Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Bradley Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midtown Community Elementary School, Belmar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bradley Beach Elementary School?
193 students attend Bradley Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bradley Beach Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bradley Beach Elementary School?
Bradley Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bradley Beach Elementary School offer ?
Bradley Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bradley Beach Elementary School part of?
Bradley Beach Elementary School is part of Bradley Beach School District.
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