Top Rankings
Asbury Park School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,329 students in Asbury Park School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Asbury Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
4 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
1,329 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Asbury Park 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 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#648 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
23%
Graduation Rate
77%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
11%
% Hispanic
48%
34%
% Black
47%
14%
% White
3%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $59,356 is higher than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $58,637 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$59,356
$26,940
Spending / Student
$58,637
$25,837
Best Asbury Park School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Monroe Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2660
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Asbury Park High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Sunset Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2638
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2638
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Third Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-3100
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Bangs Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2559
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2559
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Asbury Park School District?
Asbury Park School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,329 students.
What is the rank of Asbury Park School District?
Asbury Park School District is ranked #643 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Asbury Park School District?
48% of Asbury Park School District students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Asbury Park School District?
Asbury Park School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Asbury Park School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $58,637 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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