Tinton Falls School District

658 Tinton Avenue
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,359 students in Tinton Falls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Tinton Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% 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
3 Schools
2,553 Schools
# Students
1,359 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tinton Falls School District, which is ranked within the top 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.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#242 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)

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

43%
38%

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

59%
49%

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

25%
23%
(2022-23)
13.1%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.72

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

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%

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

% Hispanic
17%
35%

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

% Black
7%
14%

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

% White
65%
37%

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

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,548 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,406 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$42,853 MM

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

Spending
$41 MM
$42,028 MM

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

Revenue / Student
$30,548
$31,633

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

Spending / Student
$30,406
$31,024

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

Best Tinton Falls School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swimming River School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
220 Hance Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 460-2416
Gr: 3-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Mahala F. Atchison School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
961 Sycamore Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-2500
Gr: PK-2 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Tinton Falls Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
674 Tinton Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-0775
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tinton Falls School District?
Tinton Falls School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,359 students.
What is the rank of Tinton Falls School District?
Tinton Falls School District is ranked #238 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tinton Falls School District?
65% of Tinton Falls School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tinton Falls School District?
Tinton Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Tinton Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,406 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,359 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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