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 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,588 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 36% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% 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
10 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
7,588 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
600 Teachers
116,573 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 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 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%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
32%
34%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
56%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,129 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,443 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat 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
$25,129
$26,931
Spending / Student
$24,443
$25,828

Best Jackson Township School District Public Schools (2025-26)

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 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 | 1,011 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Citadel Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4630
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
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 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
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 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 South Hope Chapel Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4701
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
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 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
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 | 1,496 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 1,076 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jackson Township School District?
Jackson Township School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,588 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Township School District?
Jackson Township School District is ranked #388 out of 645 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?
56% of Jackson Township School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 $24,443 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,588 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 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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