Top Rankings
Old Bridge Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,921 students in Old Bridge Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Old Bridge Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
7,921 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
654 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Old Bridge Township School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#260 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
11%
% Hispanic
18%
35%
% Black
9%
14%
% White
54%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,722 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,463 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$188 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$178 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,722
$27,031
Spending / Student
$22,463
$25,924
Best Old Bridge Township School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 Bushnell Rd
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4499
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4499
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Liberty Street
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4544
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4544
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64 Southwood Dr
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4539
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4539
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
One Awn St
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4495
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4495
Gr: K-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
One Sims Avenue
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4481
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4481
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
William A. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 Old Matawan Road
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4589
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4589
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Par Avenue
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4452
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4452
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Ely Ave
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 290-3876
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 290-3876
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Manny Martin Way
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4512
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4512
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Madison Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 Harvard Rd
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 360-4485
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 360-4485
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Jonas Salk Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 W Greystone Road
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4519
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4519
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3439 Route 516
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4400
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Old Bridge High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4209 Route 516
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-3900
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,659 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Birchwood Drive
Keyport, NJ 07735
(732) 290-3881
Keyport, NJ 07735
(732) 290-3881
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Old Bridge Township School District?
Old Bridge Township School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,921 students.
What is the rank of Old Bridge Township School District?
Old Bridge Township School District is ranked #254 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Old Bridge Township School District?
54% of Old Bridge Township School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Old Bridge Township School District?
Old Bridge Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Old Bridge Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,463 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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