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Public Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in New Jersey

The average student:teacher ratio in New Jersey public schools is approximately 12:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 5:1 Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1

Public Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in New Jersey (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Bright Beginnings Learning Center
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-4
1660 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 339-9331
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
The Career Center Of The Scesc
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
7 Finderne Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-2055
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Union County Career & Technical Institute
Vocational School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Alternative School
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Essex High School
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
369 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 815-1389
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Pride Academy
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
1701 South 6th Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8955
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Regional Achievement Academy
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
100 Tornillo Way
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 389-5555
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Bruce Street School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
333 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3951
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Lake Drive Program For Hearing Impaired
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
10 Lake Drive
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 299-0166
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Regional Day School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
425 Johnston Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6165
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Skylands School For The Exceptional
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
C/o Butler High School, 38 Bar
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 934-7292
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Work Readiness Academy
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 12
45 Cardinal Drive
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-9317
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Alternative High School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
Malberg Building, 45 Ranoldo T
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 427-4311
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Autistic Continuum
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Crossroads School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
45 Cardinal Drive
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6655
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Essex Junior Academy
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-8
520 Pompton Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-0125
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Lamberts Mill Academy
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
1571 Lamberts Mill Road
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7581
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Lodi Middle School High School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
123 Union St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 249-0995
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Salem Campus
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
45 Cheney Road
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
The Shore Center
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
100 Tornillo Way
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 440-1122
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
A.e. Burling High School
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
3600 Harris Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8505
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
350 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0110
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Behavioral Continuum
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Central Park School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
5 Jean Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-9630
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Daretown School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-5
739 Leland Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4215
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
John F. Kennedy School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39%)
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
311 S Tenth St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6788
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-K
100 Linden Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3626
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Manchester Regional Day School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
890 Toms River Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1500
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Moonachie Campus
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
Robert L. Craig School, 20 Wes
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 249-0995
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Northern Hills Academy
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
10 Gail Court
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Ocean Academy
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
148 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK
397 Park Avenue
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
121-125 Chestnut Street
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 793-9800
Rank: #21 - 3621. - 36.
Ventnor Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 5-8
Ventnor Educational Community,
Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 487-7900
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Jersey average public schools student:teacher ratio?
The New Jersey average public schools student:teacher ratio is 12:1 for 2025.
What are the public schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in New Jersey?
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in New Jersey?
The public high school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in New Jersey is The Career Center Of The Scesc, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio is Bright Beginnings Learning Center, with a value of 1:1.

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