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Monroe Township School District

423 Buckelew Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,857 students in Monroe Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Monroe Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
6,857 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
543 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Monroe Township School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 646 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 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#101 out of 650 school districts
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
66%
38%
68%
49%
34%
23%
(22-23)
94%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
52%
10%
% Hispanic
10%
34%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
33%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,628 in this school district is less 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 $20,961 is less 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
$155 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$144 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,628
$26,931
Spending / Student
$20,961
$25,828

Best Monroe Township School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Applegarth Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
227 Applegarth Rd
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(609) 655-0604
Grades: 4-5
| 442 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Tree Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
226 Applegarth Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(609) 655-7642
Grades: PK-3
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe Township Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1629 Perrineville Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-6042
Grades: 6-8
| 1,704 students
Rank: #44.
Monroe Township High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Schoolhouse Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-2882
Grades: 9-12
| 2,620 students
Rank: #55.
Woodland School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42 Harrison Ave
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 251-1177
Grades: 4-5
| 252 students
Rank: #66.
Mill Lake
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
115 Monmouth Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 251-5336
Grades: PK-3
| 479 students
Rank: #77.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
370 Buckelew Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-1101
Grades: 3-5
| 406 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barclay Brook School
358 Buckelew Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-1000
Grades: PK-2
| 366 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Monroe Township School District?
Monroe Township School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,857 students.
What is the rank of Monroe Township School District?
Monroe Township School District is ranked #102 out of 646 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe Township School District?
52% of Monroe Township School District students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe Township School District?
Monroe Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Monroe Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,961 is less 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: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,857 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 94% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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