Top Rankings
Upper Freehold Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 981 students in Upper Freehold Regional School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in New Jersey.
Public Elementary Schools in Upper Freehold Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,915 Schools
# Students
2,014 Students
883,589 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
77,663 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Upper Freehold Regional 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#261 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
23%
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
9%
35%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
79%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,941 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,072 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,941
$27,031
Spending / Student
$23,072
$25,924
Best Upper Freehold Regional School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27 High Street
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 259-7292
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 259-7292
Gr: PK-4 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Stonebridge Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1252 Yardville-allentown Road
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 259-7292
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 259-7292
Gr: 5-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Recent Articles
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.
