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 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,364 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 36% 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
3 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
1,364 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tinton Falls School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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)
#242 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
38%
59%
49%
25%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
17%
34%
% Black
8%
14%
% White
64%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,276 is higher than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,735 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,276
$26,937
Spending / Student
$29,735
$25,834

Best Tinton Falls School District Public Schools (2025-26)

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 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tinton Falls School District?
Tinton Falls School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,364 students.
What is the rank of Tinton Falls School District?
Tinton Falls School District is ranked #240 out of 645 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?
64% of Tinton Falls School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 9:1, 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 $29,735 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,364 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 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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