For the 2023-24 school year, there are 189 public schools serving 96,332 students in Monmouth County, NJ (there are 127 private schools, serving 19,653 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Monmouth County, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Monmouth County, NJ are Monmouth County Of Allied Health And Science, Communications High School and Marine Of Science And Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monmouth County, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Monmouth County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Monmouth County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monmouth County Of Allied Health And Science
Vocational School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2325 Heck Avenue
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-0058
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-0058
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Communications High School
Vocational School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1740 New Bedford Road
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-1010
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-1010
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Marine Of Science And Technology
Vocational School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
305 Mast Way
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 291-0995
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 291-0995
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
Forrestdale School
Math: 74% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Forrest Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0383
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0383
Grades: 4-8
| 551 students
Rank: #55.
Sea Girt Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
451 Bell Place
Sea Girt, NJ 08750
(732) 449-3422
Sea Girt, NJ 08750
(732) 449-3422
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
Rank: #66.
Point Road School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
357 Little Silver Point Road
Little Silver, NJ 07739
(732) 741-4022
Little Silver, NJ 07739
(732) 741-4022
Grades: PK-4
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Markham Place School
Math: 64% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
95 Markham Place
Little Silver, NJ 07739
(732) 741-7112
Little Silver, NJ 07739
(732) 741-7112
Grades: 5-8
| 380 students
Rank: #88.
Indian Hill School
Math: 67% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
735 Holmdel Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-1045
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-1045
Grades: 4-6
| 666 students
Rank: #99.
H W Mountz Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
411 Tuttle Ave
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6380
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6380
Grades: PK-8
| 159 students
Rank: #1010.
Village School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
67 Mccampbell Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-1820
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-1820
Grades: PK-3
| 794 students
Rank: #1111.
Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School
Math: 61% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
74 Ridge Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-1597
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-1597
Grades: 9-12
| 930 students
Rank: #1212.
Frank Defino Central Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
175 Route 79 North
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 972-2099
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 972-2099
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #1313.
Knollwood School
Math: 63% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
224 Hance Road
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
(732) 747-0320
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
(732) 747-0320
Grades: 4-8
| 541 students
Rank: #1414.
Deane-porter Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Blackpoint Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0330
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0330
Grades: PK-3
| 363 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Biotechnology High School
Vocational School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5000 Kozloski Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7942
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7942
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
High Technology High School
Vocational School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 842-8444
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 842-8444
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
Rank: #1717.
Nut Swamp Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
925 Nut Swamp Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-5795
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-5795
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #1818.
William R. Satz School
Math: 48% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 Crawfords Corner Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-1808
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-1808
Grades: 7-8
| 526 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Asher Holmes Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
48 Menzel Lane
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-2080
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-2080
Grades: 1-5
| 480 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Navesink Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
151 Monmouth Avenue
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-0289
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-0289
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 Obre Place
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 747-0882
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 747-0882
Grades: PK-8
| 449 students
Rank: #2222.
Robertsville Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
36 Menzel Lane
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-2044
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-2044
Grades: 1-5
| 435 students
Rank: #2323.
Marlboro Memorial Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
71 Nolan Road
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-7115
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-7115
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Avon Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Lincoln Avenue
Avon By The Sea, NJ 07717
(732) 775-4328
Avon By The Sea, NJ 07717
(732) 775-4328
Grades: PK-8
| 123 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Monmouth Beach Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7 Hastings Place
Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750
(732) 222-6139
Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750
(732) 222-6139
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
Rank: #2626.
Lafayette Mills School
Math: 59% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
66 Maxwell Lane
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 786-2700
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 786-2700
Grades: 1-5
| 474 students
Rank: #2727.
Wemrock Brook School
Math: 61% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
118 Millhurst Road
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 786-2610
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 786-2610
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #2828.
Wolf Hill School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 Wolf Hill Avenue
Oceanport, NJ 07757
(732) 542-0683
Oceanport, NJ 07757
(732) 542-0683
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
Rank: #2929.
Holmdel High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36 Crawfords Corner Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-1832
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-1832
Grades: 9-12
| 950 students
Rank: #3030.
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
48 Topanemus Road
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 972-2110
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 972-2110
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: #3131.
Clark Mills School
Math: 53% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34 Gordons Corner Road
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 786-2720
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 786-2720
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #3232.
Marlboro High School
Math: 48% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 North Main Street
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 617-8393
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 617-8393
Grades: 9-12
| 1,837 students
Rank: #3333.
Marlboro Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
355 County Road 520
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 972-2100
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 972-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 968 students
Rank: #3434.
Viola L Sickles School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Willow Street
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
(732) 741-6151
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
(732) 741-6151
Grades: PK-3
| 438 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Marlboro Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School Road West
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 972-2095
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 972-2095
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
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Monmouth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
192 Garfield Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-4677
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-4677
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
B E S T Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
100 Tornillo Way
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 389-5555
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 389-5555
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
B.e.s.t. Acedemy (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1 Appleton Avenue
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 708-9215
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 708-9215
Grades: Inquire with school
| 13 students
B.j.c. Learning Acedemy (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
E. Garfield & Third Ave
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 708-9251
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 708-9251
Grades: Inquire with school
| 5 students
1300 Bangs Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2545
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2545
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Center School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
209-11 Bangs Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2282
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2282
Grades: Inquire with school
| 14 students
111 Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Class Academy (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
537 Tinton Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Fresh Start High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4240 Atlantic Rd
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-2571
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-2571
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Johanna Huntowski Academy (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
20 County Road 537 East
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 308-1292
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 308-1292
Grades: Inquire with school
| 23 students
Kiva High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
537 Tinton Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Middlesex Regional School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1377 Rahway Ave
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 499-5035
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 499-5035
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Monmouth County Youth Det (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
119 Dutch Ln Rd
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7280
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Monmouth Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
114route 33
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 577-8509
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 577-8509
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Monmouth Transitional Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1076 Wayside Rd
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-4470
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-4470
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
900 Hope Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 695-7800
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 695-7800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
New Jersey Virtual School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
900 Hope Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 695-7850
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 695-7850
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
202 Main Street
Port Monmouth, NJ 07758
(732) 787-0441
Port Monmouth, NJ 07758
(732) 787-0441
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Project Teach - Monmouth Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1076 Wayside Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-4470
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-4470
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
115 Kent Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2495
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2495
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
132 West End Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-3215
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-3215
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monmouth County, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Monmouth County, NJ include Monmouth County Of Allied Health And Science, Communications High School and Marine Of Science And Technology.
How many public schools are located in Monmouth County, NJ?
189 public schools are located in Monmouth County, NJ.
What percentage of students in Monmouth County, NJ go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Monmouth County, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monmouth County, NJ?
Monmouth County, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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