Asbury Park School District

910 4th Ave
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Asbury Park School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,329 students in Asbury Park School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Asbury Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,329 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Asbury Park School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#648 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
4%
36%
12%
49%
≤1%
23%
75-79%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
48%
34%
% Black
47%
15%
% White
3%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $59,356 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $58,637 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$59,356
$26,931
Spending / Student
$58,637
$25,828

Best Asbury Park School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Monroe Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Asbury Park High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Sunset Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2638
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Third Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Bangs Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2559
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Asbury Park School District?
Asbury Park School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,329 students.
What is the rank of Asbury Park School District?
Asbury Park School District is ranked #642 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Asbury Park School District?
48% of Asbury Park School District students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Asbury Park School District?
Asbury Park School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Asbury Park School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $58,637 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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