The average student:teacher ratio in New Jersey public elementary schools is approximately 11:1 (2024).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
6:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Public Elementary Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in New Jersey (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Alternative School
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Lumberton Campus
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
71 Ark Road, Lumberton Campus
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Pride Academy
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
1701 South 6th Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8955
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8955
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Regional Achievement Academy
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
100 Tornillo Way
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 389-5555
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 389-5555
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
350 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0570
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0570
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Autistic
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Bright Beginnings Learning Center
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-4
1660 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 339-9331
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 339-9331
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Lake Drive Program For Hearing Impared
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
10 Lake Drive
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 299-0166
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 299-0166
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Salem Campus
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
45 Cheney Road
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Skylands School For The Exceptional
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
C/o Butler High School, 38 Bar
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 934-7292
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 934-7292
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Somerset Elementary Academy
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
7 Finderne Ave
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-0070
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-0070
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Bruce Street School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
333 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3951
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3951
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Central Park School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
5 Jean Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-9630
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-9630
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Daretown School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Developmental Learning Center
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
100 Tornillo Way
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 440-1122
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 440-1122
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Developmental Learning Center New Providence
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-8
330 Central Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 508-1345
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 508-1345
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Essex Junior Academy
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-8
520 Pompton Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-0125
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-0125
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Northern Valley Central
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
200 Summit Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 767-7224
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 767-7224
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Westampton Campus
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
20 Pioneer Blvd
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Bankbridge Regional School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
870 Bankbridge Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-7755
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-7755
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Bradley Beach Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
515 Brinley Avenue
Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
(732) 775-4413
Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
(732) 775-4413
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Crossroads School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
45 Cardinal Drive
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6655
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6655
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Cumberland Campus
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
13 Ramah Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Emotionally Disturbed
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Lamberts Mill Academy
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
1571 Lamberts Mill Road
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7581
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7581
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Manchester Regional Day School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
890 Toms River Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1500
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1500
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Stow Creek Township School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
11 Gum Tree Corner Road
Greenwich, NJ 08323
(856) 455-1717
Greenwich, NJ 08323
(856) 455-1717
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Westlake
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 4-12
971 Suburban Rd
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 232-4181
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 232-4181
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Woodcliff Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-8
134 Woodcliff Ave
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
(201) 930-5600
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
(201) 930-5600
Rank: #30 - 5330. - 53.
Academy Learning Center
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
145 Pergola Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 605-9100
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 605-9100
Rank: #30 - 5330. - 53.
Beach Haven School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
8th Street & Beach Avenue
Beach Haven, NJ 08008
(609) 492-7411
Beach Haven, NJ 08008
(609) 492-7411
Rank: #30 - 5330. - 53.
Bloomsbury Borough School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
20 Main Street
Bloomsbury, NJ 08804
(908) 479-4414
Bloomsbury, NJ 08804
(908) 479-4414
Rank: #30 - 5330. - 53.
Califon Public School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
6 School Street
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 832-2828
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 832-2828
Rank: #30 - 5330. - 53.
Center For Lifelong Learning
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
333 Cheesequake Rd
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 727-3736
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 727-3736
Rank: #30 - 5330. - 53.
Chatsworth Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
2 John Bowker Jr. Blvd
Chatsworth, NJ 08019
(609) 726-1230
Chatsworth, NJ 08019
(609) 726-1230
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New Jersey average public elementary schools student:teacher ratio?
The New Jersey average public elementary schools student:teacher ratio is 11:1 for 2024.
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The best top ranked public elementary schools in New Jersey include Alternative School, Lumberton Campus and Pride Academy.
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