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Atlantic Highlands School District

140 First Avenue
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Atlantic Highlands School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 245 students in Atlantic Highlands School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Atlantic Highlands School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
1 School
2,569 Schools
# Students
245 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Atlantic Highlands School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#132 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
52%
38%
70-74%
49%
50-59%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
11%
34%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
80%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,143 is higher than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,384 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,143
$26,940
Spending / Student
$27,384
$25,837

Best Atlantic Highlands School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
140 First Avenue
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-2020
Gr: PK-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Atlantic Highlands School District?
Atlantic Highlands School District manages 1 public schools serving 245 students.
What is the rank of Atlantic Highlands School District?
Atlantic Highlands School District is ranked #128 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic Highlands School District?
80% of Atlantic Highlands School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atlantic Highlands School District?
Atlantic Highlands School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Atlantic Highlands School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,384 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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