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3 schools in Tinton Falls School District

New Jersey · 1,359 students · 1 city

Tinton Falls School District's public-school count of 3 reflects a system enrolling about 1,359 students inside New Jersey, broken out as 2 elementary and 1 middle.

4-year change in Tinton Falls School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,359
+35 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Tinton Falls School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn New JerseyIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,359#258 of 372#5,809 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#280 of 372N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
8.4:1#10 of 370#45 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
21.0%#227 of 369#7,357 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
54.0%#169 of 298#2,461 of 6,853
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 Tinton Falls School District

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,515 to 1,359 students (down 10%) and from 148 to 162 full-time teachers (up 9%), 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
Mahala F. Atchison SchoolTinton FallsElementaryPK-02484
Tinton Falls Middle SchoolTinton FallsMiddle06-08443
Swimming River SchoolTinton FallsElementary03-05432

About Tinton Falls School District

Tinton Falls School District is a low-population public-school district in New Jersey. The district operates 3 schools and serves approximately 1,359 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Tinton Falls School District consists of 2 elementary and 1 middle.

Average enrollment per school in Tinton Falls School District is about 453, lower than the New Jersey average of roughly 540.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,359 students, grew 3% from the 1,324 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Tinton Falls School District discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Tinton Falls School District run?
Tinton Falls School District has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,359 students in New Jersey.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Tinton Falls School District?
Tinton Falls School District includes 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Tinton Falls School District?
Mahala F. Atchison School is the largest public school in Tinton Falls School District by enrollment, with approximately 484 students.
What grade levels does Tinton Falls School District serve?
Tinton Falls School District serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 3 schools.