Mansfield Township School District

200 Mansfied Road East
Columbus, NJ 08022
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 549 students in Mansfield Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Mansfield Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
549 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mansfield Township School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#115 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
59%
38%
69%
49%
40-44%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
11%
% Hispanic
9%
34%
% Black
11%
14%
% White
65%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,670 is higher than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,627 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,670
$26,940
Spending / Student
$24,627
$25,837

Best Mansfield Township School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mansfield Township Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Mansfield Road East
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-2037
Gr: 3-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
19 Locust Ave
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-0308
Gr: PK-2 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mansfield Township School District?
Mansfield Township School District manages 2 public schools serving 549 students.
What is the rank of Mansfield Township School District?
Mansfield Township School District is ranked #112 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mansfield Township School District?
65% of Mansfield Township School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mansfield Township School District?
Mansfield Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Mansfield Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,627 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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