Top Rankings
Neptune Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,492 students in Neptune Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51爆料s in Neptune Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
3,492 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Neptune 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 70% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#571 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
23%
Graduation Rate
70%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
11%
% Hispanic
36%
34%
% Black
40%
14%
% White
16%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,828 is higher than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,055 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$101 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,828
$26,937
Spending / Student
$28,055
$25,834
Best Neptune Township School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summerfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Summerfield La
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Shark River Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 Brighton Avenue
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Neptune Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Heck Avenue
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Green Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 Green Grove Road
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Midtown Community Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Corlies Ave
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Gables Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Gables Court
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Neptune High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Neptune Boulevard
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
11 Memorial Drive
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Neptune Township School District?
Neptune Township School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,492 students.
What is the rank of Neptune Township School District?
Neptune Township School District is ranked #570 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 Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Neptune Township School District?
40% of Neptune Township School District students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Neptune Township School District?
Neptune 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 Neptune Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,055 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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