Top Rankings
Neptune City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 269 students in Neptune City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏ in Neptune City School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,569 Schools
# Students
269 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Neptune City 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.
Overall District Rank
#561 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
38%
34%
% Black
30%
14%
% White
24%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,643 is higher than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,569 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,643
$26,940
Spending / Student
$37,569
$25,837
Best Neptune City School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 West Sylvania Ave
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-5319
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-5319
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Neptune City School District?
Neptune City School District manages 1 public schools serving 269 students.
What is the rank of Neptune City School District?
Neptune City School District is ranked #553 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Neptune City School District?
38% of Neptune City School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Neptune City School District?
Neptune City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Neptune City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,569 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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