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Township Of Ocean School District

163 Monmouth Road
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Township Of Ocean 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 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,196 students in Township Of Ocean School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Township Of Ocean School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
2,573 Schools
# Students
3,196 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
333 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Township Of Ocean School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#312 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
39%
36%
51%
49%
22%
23%
85%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
21%
34%
% Black
11%
15%
% White
59%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,934 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,261 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,934
$26,931
Spending / Student
$29,261
$25,828

Best Township Of Ocean School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wanamassa Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Bendermere Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5700
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Wayside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
733 Bowne Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5710
Grades: PK-4
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Township Of Ocean Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 West Park Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5630
Grades: 5-8
| 861 students
Rank: #44.
Ocean Township Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Dow Avenue
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5690
Grades: PK-4
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Ocean Township High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 West Park Avenue
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5650
Grades: 9-12
| 996 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Township Of Ocean School District?
Township Of Ocean School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,196 students.
What is the rank of Township Of Ocean School District?
Township Of Ocean School District is ranked #311 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Township Of Ocean School District?
59% of Township Of Ocean School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Township Of Ocean School District?
Township Of Ocean School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Township Of Ocean School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,261 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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