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New Jersey Public Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Public Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in New Jersey

The average student-teacher ratio in New Jersey public middle schools is approximately 12:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 6:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1988-2025)

Public Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in New Jersey (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
The Career Center Of The Scesc
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
7 Finderne Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-0070
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Autistic Continuum
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Bruce Street School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
333 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3951
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Essex Junior Academy
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
369 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 239-0125
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
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: #2 - 62. - 6.
Regional Achievement Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
100 Tornillo Way
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 389-5555
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
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: #7 - 127. - 12.
Manchester Regional Day School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
890 Toms River Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1500
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Morris Goodwin School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
839 Ye Greate Street
Greenwich, NJ 08323
(856) 451-5513
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Nj Regional Day - Mannington
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
45 Cheney Road
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Northern Hills Academy
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
10 Gail Court
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
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: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Bankbridge Regional School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
870 Bankbridge Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-7755
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Crossroads School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
45 Cardinal Drive
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6655
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Cumberland Campus
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
13 Ramah Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Lamberts Mill Academy
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
1571 Lamberts Mill Road
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7581
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Margaret Mace Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
1201 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
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: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Northern Valley Central
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
200 Summit Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 767-7224
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Somerset Elementary Academy
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-8
7 Finderne Ave
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-0070
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
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: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Westampton Campus
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
20 Pioneer Blvd
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Westlake
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 4-12
1571 Lamberts Mill Rd
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-4181
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
A.e. Burling High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
3600 Harris Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8505
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
4805 Nawakwa Boulevard
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-9147
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
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: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Behavioral Continuum
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
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: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Califon Public 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: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Central Park School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
5 Jean Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-9630
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
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
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Daretown School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Developmental Learning Center New Providence
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-9
330 Central Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 508-1345
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Developmental Learning Center Warren
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 1-12
217 Mountain View Road
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 762-5600
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