For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 492 students in Atlantic Highlands, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 180 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Atlantic Highlands, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public school in Atlantic Highlands, NJ is Navesink Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlantic Highlands, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Atlantic Highlands have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Atlantic Highlands, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Navesink Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
151 Monmouth Avenue
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-0289
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-0289
Gr: K-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
140 First Avenue
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-2020
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-2020
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Atlantic Highlands, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Atlantic Highlands, NJ include Navesink Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Atlantic Highlands?
2 public schools are located in Atlantic Highlands.
What percentage of students in Atlantic Highlands go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Atlantic Highlands are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic Highlands?
Atlantic Highlands public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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