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Best Monmouth County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 188 public schools serving 96,004 students in Monmouth County, NJ (there are 125 private schools, serving 19,049 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Monmouth County, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Monmouth County, NJ are High Technology High School, Biotechnology High School and Communications High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monmouth County, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Monmouth County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Monmouth County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Technology High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 842-8444
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Biotechnology High School
Vocational School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5000 Kozloski Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7942
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Communications High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1740 New Bedford Road
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-1010
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Monmouth County Academy Of Allied Health And Science
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2325 Heck Avenue
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-0058
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Sea Girt Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
451 Bell Place
Sea Girt, NJ 08750
(732) 449-3422
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Marine Academy Of Science And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
305 Mast Way
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 291-0995
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Forrestdale School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
60 Forrest Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0383
Gr: 4-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Navesink Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
151 Monmouth Avenue
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-0289
Gr: K-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Deane-porter Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
50 Blackpoint Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0330
Gr: PK-3 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Point Road School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
357 Little Silver Point Road
Little Silver, NJ 07739
(732) 741-4022
Gr: PK-4 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Markham Place School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
95 Markham Place
Little Silver, NJ 07739
(732) 741-7112
Gr: 5-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
H W Mountz Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
411 Tuttle Ave
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6380
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Viola L Sickles School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25 Willow Street
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
(732) 741-6151
Gr: PK-3 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
74 Ridge Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-1597
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1515.
Monmouth Beach Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7 Hastings Place
Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750
(732) 222-6139
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
Indian Hill School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
735 Holmdel Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-1045
Gr: 4-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
Knollwood School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
224 Hance Road
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
(732) 747-0320
Gr: 4-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Conover Road Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
76 Conover Road
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 946-0055
Gr: 3-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Wemrock Brook School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
118 Millhurst Road
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 786-2610
Gr: 1-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2020.
Frank Defino Central Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
175 Route 79 North
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 972-2099
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2121.
Clark Mills School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
34 Gordons Corner Road
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 786-2720
Gr: 1-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2222.
Robertsville Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
36 Menzel Lane
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-2044
Gr: 1-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2323.
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20 Obre Place
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 747-0882
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2424.
Asher Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
48 Menzel Lane
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-2080
Gr: 1-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2525.
Village School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
67 Mccampbell Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-1820
Gr: PK-3 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2626.
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
48 Topanemus Road
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 972-2110
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2727.
Brielle Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
605 Union Lane
Brielle, NJ 08730
(732) 528-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2828.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Lincoln Avenue
Avon By The Sea, NJ 07717
(732) 775-4328
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2929.
Wanamassa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Bendermere Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5700
Gr: PK-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3030.
Manalapan-englishtown Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 Millhurst Road
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 786-2650
Gr: 7-8 | 1,207 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3131.
Taylor Mills School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
77 Gordons Corner Road
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 786-2760
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3232.
Lafayette Mills School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
66 Maxwell Lane
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 786-2700
Gr: 1-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3333.
Marlboro Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 School Road West
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 972-2095
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3434.
Marlboro Memorial Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
71 Nolan Road
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-7115
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3535.
Middletown Village Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
147 Kings Highway
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-0267
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Monmouth County, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Monmouth County, NJ include High Technology High School, Biotechnology High School and Communications High School.
How many public schools are located in Monmouth County?
189 public schools are located in Monmouth County.
What percentage of students in Monmouth County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Monmouth County are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monmouth County?
Monmouth County public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Monmouth County are often viewed compared to one another?

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