Keansburg School District

100 Palmer Place
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(District boundaries shown in map)
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1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,444 students in Keansburg 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 Keansburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% 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
4 Schools
2,553 Schools
# Students
1,444 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Keansburg 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 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#613 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

12%
38%

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21%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

6%
23%
82%
90.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
33.9%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
31%
35%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
19%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
42%
37%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $37,624 is higher than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,250 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$42,853 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$47 MM
$42,028 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$37,624
$31,633

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$32,250
$31,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Keansburg School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Palmer Place
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Joseph C. Caruso School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
81 Frances Place
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
Gr: K-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Keansburg High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Port Monmouth Road
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
142 Port Monmouth Road
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
Gr: PK | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Keansburg School District?
Keansburg School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,444 students.
What is the rank of Keansburg School District?
Keansburg School District is ranked #610 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Keansburg School District?
42% of Keansburg School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Keansburg School District?
Keansburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Keansburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,250 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,444 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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