Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Monmouth Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Monmouth Beach Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Monmouth Beach, NJ, encompassing approximately 2.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 0.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monmouth Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Monmouth Beach Elementary School's student population of 230 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
3 acres
School Rankings
Monmouth Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monmouth Beach Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#70 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
7%
35%
Black
n/a
14%
White
91%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dolphins
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monmouth Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Monmouth Beach Elementary School is ranked #70 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Monmouth Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Monmouth Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Place Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Monmouth Beach Elementary School?
230 students attend Monmouth Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Monmouth Beach Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monmouth Beach Elementary School?
Monmouth Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Monmouth Beach Elementary School offer ?
Monmouth Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monmouth Beach Elementary School part of?
Monmouth Beach Elementary School is part of Monmouth Beach School District.
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