Jefferson Township Public School District

31 Route 181
Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,653 students in Jefferson Township 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 Jefferson Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
6 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,653 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jefferson Township 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#325 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
36%
38%
52%
49%
23%
23%
(22-23)
93%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
17%
34%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
74%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,863 is higher 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 $25,744 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
$74 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,863
$26,931
Spending / Student
$25,744
$25,828

Best Jefferson Township Public School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2 Francine Place
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-2414
Grades: 1-5
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Township Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Weldon Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-1980
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Township High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Weldon Rd Rd2
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-3535
Grades: 9-12
| 791 students
Rank: #44.
Arthur Stanlick Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
121 B Shawnee Trail
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 663-0520
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: n/an/a
205 Cozy Lake Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4777
Grades: PK-K
| 211 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Jefferson Drive
Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
(973) 663-0900
Grades: PK-K
| 213 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jefferson Township Public School District?
Jefferson Township Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,653 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Township Public School District?
Jefferson Township Public School District is ranked #330 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Township Public School District?
74% of Jefferson Township Public School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Township Public School District?
Jefferson Township 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 Jefferson Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,744 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 Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,653 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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