Jackson Township School District

151 Don Connor Boulevard
Jackson, NJ 08527-3497
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Jackson Township 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 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,711 students in Jackson Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Jackson Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
6,711 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
515 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jackson Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#385 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
38%
44%
49%
19%
23%
94%
85%
(2022-23)
19.4%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
35%
35%
% Black
7%
14%
% White
52%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,412 is higher than the state median of $27,048. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,637 is higher than the state median of $25,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$191 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$186 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,412
$27,048
Spending / Student
$27,637
$25,941

Best Jackson Township School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1021 Larsen Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Elms Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
780 Patterson Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4680
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Carl W. Goetz Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
835 Patterson Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4610
Gr: 6-8 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Switlik Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
75 West Veterans Highway
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Lucy N. Holman Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Manhattan Street
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 Larsen Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4690
Gr: PK-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Jackson Memorial High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Don Connor Boulevard
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Jackson Liberty High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 North Hope Chapel Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jackson Township School District?
Jackson Township School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,711 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Township School District?
Jackson Township School District is ranked #368 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 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 Jackson Township School District?
52% of Jackson Township School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson Township School District?
Jackson Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Jackson Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,637 is higher than the state median of $25,941. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,711 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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