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Spring Lake Heights School District

1110 Highway 71
Spring Lake Heights, NJ 07762
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Spring Lake Heights School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 262 students in Spring Lake Heights School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Spring Lake Heights School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
262 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Spring Lake Heights School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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)
#136 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
57%
38%
65-69%
49%
25-29%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
11%
% Hispanic
7%
34%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
90%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $44,198 is higher than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,164 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$44,198
$26,940
Spending / Student
$43,164
$25,837

Best Spring Lake Heights School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1110 Highway 71
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6149
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Spring Lake Heights School District?
Spring Lake Heights School District manages 1 public schools serving 262 students.
What is the rank of Spring Lake Heights School District?
Spring Lake Heights School District is ranked #134 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Lake Heights School District?
90% of Spring Lake Heights School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spring Lake Heights School District?
Spring Lake Heights School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Spring Lake Heights School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,164 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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