Top Rankings
Manchester Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,942 students in Manchester Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51爆料s in Manchester Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% 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
6 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
2,942 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
287 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manchester Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#431 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
33%
34%
% Black
9%
14%
% White
49%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,470 in this school district is less 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 $24,069 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,470
$26,937
Spending / Student
$24,069
$25,834
Best Manchester Township School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whiting Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 Manchester Blvd
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 350-4994
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 350-4994
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Manchester Township Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 N Colonial Drive
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 323-9600
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 323-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Manchester Township Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2759 Ridgeway Rd
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 657-1717
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 657-1717
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2861 Ridgeway Rd
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 323-0800
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 323-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Manchester Township High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hawks Way
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 657-2121
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 657-2121
Gr: 9-12 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Manchester Regional Day School
Special Education School
890 Toms River Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1500
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1500
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manchester Township School District?
Manchester Township School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,942 students.
What is the rank of Manchester Township School District?
Manchester Township School District is ranked #431 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester Township School District?
49% of Manchester Township School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manchester Township School District?
Manchester Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Manchester Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,069 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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