Jamesburg Public School District

13 Augusta Street
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 696 students in Jamesburg Public 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 Jamesburg Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
696 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jamesburg Public 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.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#383 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
36%
44%
49%
10-14%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
57%
34%
% Black
5%
15%
% White
32%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,060 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,859 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,060
$26,931
Spending / Student
$26,859
$25,828

Best Jamesburg Public School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13 Augusta St
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-0303
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
28 Front Street
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jamesburg Public School District?
Jamesburg Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 696 students.
What is the rank of Jamesburg Public School District?
Jamesburg Public School District is ranked #376 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamesburg Public School District?
57% of Jamesburg Public School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jamesburg Public School District?
Jamesburg Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Jamesburg Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,859 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 696 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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