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2 schools in Ocean Township School District

New Jersey · 558 students · 1 city

Ocean Township School District's public-school count of 2 reflects a system enrolling about 558 students inside New Jersey, broken out as 2 elementary.

4-year change in Ocean Township School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
558
+52 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Ocean Township School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn New JerseyIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
558#365 of 372#8,942 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#342 of 372N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
15.3:1#369 of 370#5,815 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
40.9%#139 of 369#5,416 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Ocean Township School District

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 488 to 558 students (up 14%) and from 52 to 37 full-time teachers (down 29%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Waretown Elementary SchoolWaretownElementaryPK-02317
Frederic A. Priff Elementary SchoolWaretownElementary03-06241

About Ocean Township School District

As a sparse district in New Jersey, Ocean Township School District instructs 558 students across 2 schools.

Average enrollment per school in Ocean Township School District is about 279, noticeably below the New Jersey average of roughly 540.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 10%: 506 students in SY 2020-21 versus 558 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Ocean Township School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Ocean Township School District run?
Ocean Township School District has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 558 students in New Jersey.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Ocean Township School District?
Ocean Township School District includes 2 elementary schools.
What is the largest school in Ocean Township School District?
Waretown Elementary School is the largest public school in Ocean Township School District by enrollment, with approximately 317 students.
What grade levels does Ocean Township School District serve?
Ocean Township School District serves students from pre-K through grade 6 across 2 schools.