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Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in New Jersey

The average student-teacher ratio in New Jersey public schools is approximately 12:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 5:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 11-12
129 Bull Run Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Rank: #33.
Monmouth County Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 11-12
417 Middle Rd
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-4995
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Autistic Continuum
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Bright Beginnings Learning Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-4
1660 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 339-9331
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Bruce Street School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
333 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3951
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Essex Junior Academy
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
369 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 239-0125
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
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: #4 - 124. - 12.
Raymond J. Lesniak Experience Strength & Hope Recovery High School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
121-125 Chestnut Street
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 793-9800
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Regional Achievement Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
100 Tornillo Way
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 389-5555
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Union County Career & Technical Institute
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Work Readiness Academy
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 12
971 Suburban Road
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 633-2704
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
350 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0110
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
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: #13 - 1913. - 19.
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: #13 - 1913. - 19.
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: #13 - 1913. - 19.
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: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Northern Hills Academy
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
10 Gail Court
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
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: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Bankbridge Regional School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
870 Bankbridge Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-7755
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Beach Haven School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
700 North Beach Ave.
Beach Haven, NJ 08008
(609) 492-7411
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Cape May County High School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
148 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Crossroads School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
45 Cardinal Drive
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6655
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Cumberland Campus
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
13 Ramah Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Lafayette Learning Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK
31 Hazel Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2222
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Lakewood Early Childhood Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-K
100 Linden Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3626
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
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: #20 - 3520. - 35.
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: #20 - 3520. - 35.
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: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Northern Valley Central
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
200 Summit Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 767-7224
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Somerset Elementary Academy
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-8
7 Finderne Ave
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-0070
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Somerset Secondary Academy
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
7 Finderne Ave
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-0070
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
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: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Westampton Campus
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
20 Pioneer Blvd
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Westlake
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 4-12
1571 Lamberts Mill Rd
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-4181
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Jersey average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The New Jersey average public schools student-teacher ratio is 12:1 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in New Jersey?
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in New Jersey?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in New Jersey is The Career Center Of The Scesc, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is The Career Center Of The Scesc, with a value of 1:1.

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