For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,640 students in Pittsgrove Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Pittsgrove Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
5 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
1,640 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pittsgrove 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#475 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
23%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
14%
34%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
75%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,954 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 $23,529 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,954
$26,937
Spending / Student
$23,529
$25,834
Best Pittsgrove Township School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsgrove Township Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1082 Almond Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-8529
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-8529
Gr: 5-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Olivet Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Sheep Pen Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2081
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2081
Gr: 2-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Arthur P. Schalick High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
718 Centerton Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2054
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2054
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
207 Front Street
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-6761
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-6761
Gr: K-1 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
873 Gershal Avenue
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-3094
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-3094
Gr: PK | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pittsgrove Township School District?
Pittsgrove Township School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,640 students.
What is the rank of Pittsgrove Township School District?
Pittsgrove Township School District is ranked #475 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsgrove Township School District?
75% of Pittsgrove Township School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pittsgrove Township School District?
Pittsgrove Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Pittsgrove Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,529 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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