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ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in New Jersey

The average student-teacher ratio in New Jersey public elementary schools is approximately 11:1 (2025-26).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 6:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1

ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in New Jersey (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 42. - 4.
Alternative School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 769-0101
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Pride Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
1701 South 6th Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8955
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Regional Achievement Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
100 Tornillo Way
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 389-5555
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Bruce Street School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
333 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3951
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
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: #5 - 85. - 8.
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: #5 - 85. - 8.
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: #9 - 159. - 15.
Autistic Continuum
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Crossroads School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
45 Cardinal Drive
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6655
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
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: #9 - 159. - 15.
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: #9 - 159. - 15.
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: #9 - 159. - 15.
Salem Campus
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
45 Cheney Road
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
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: #16 - 2716. - 27.
A.e. Burling High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
3600 Harris Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8505
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Behavioral Continuum
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Central Park School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
5 Jean Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-9630
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Daretown School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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: #16 - 2716. - 27.
John F. Kennedy School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
311 S Tenth St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6788
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
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: #16 - 2716. - 27.
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: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Northern Hills Academy
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
10 Gail Court
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
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: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Ventnor Middle School
(Math: 37% | 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
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Westampton Campus
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
20 Pioneer Blvd
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Rank: #28 - 5328. - 53.
Aline Bingham Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-3
100 First & Orchard Ave
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(856) 939-3192
Rank: #28 - 5328. - 53.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
505 Lincoln Avenue
Avon By The Sea, NJ 07717
(732) 775-4328
Rank: #28 - 5328. - 53.
Bankbridge Regional School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
870 Bankbridge Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-7755
Rank: #28 - 5328. - 53.
Beach Haven School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
700 North Beach Ave
Beach Haven, NJ 08008
(609) 492-7411
Rank: #28 - 5328. - 53.
Bradley Beach Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
515 Brinley Avenue
Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
(732) 775-4413
Rank: #28 - 5328. - 53.
Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
6 School Street
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 832-2828
Rank: #28 - 5328. - 53.
Cape May City Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
921 Lafayette St
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-8485
Rank: #28 - 5328. - 53.
Crest Memorial School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
9100 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Jersey average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio?
The New Jersey average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio is 11:1 for 2025-26.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in New Jersey?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in New Jersey include Bright Beginnings Learning Center, Alternative School and Pride Academy.

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