Photo: Deadhenry · CC BY-SA 3.0Linwood’s public schools outscore 78% of New Jersey districts
52% of students in Linwood’s public schools are proficient in math, above the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Linwood, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.
From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Linwood’s schools, in brief
Linwood runs its own schools through grade 8, then shares
Seaview Elementary School (PK–4) and Belhaven Middle School (5–8) are Linwood’s own. From grade 9, students attend the Mainland Regional School District with Northfield and Somers Point: Mainland Regional High School. The high school’s own results earn a B+. See the path ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 61% and math 52% across both districts in spring 2022, against 49% and 36% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Linwood City spends $24,127 per student and Mainland Regional $30,140, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Linwood’s grade
A−: better than 78% of New Jersey school districts, #87 of 465 New Jersey towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New Jersey average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Linwood, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Linwood
Seaview Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 444 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Linwood
Seaview Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 444 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Linwood
Seaview Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 444 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Linwood
Seaview Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 444 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Linwood
Seaview Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 444 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Linwood
Belhaven Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 347 students · 11:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Linwood
Belhaven Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 347 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Linwood
Belhaven Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 347 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Linwood
Belhaven Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 347 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Linwood
Mainland Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,160 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Linwood
Mainland Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,160 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Linwood runs its own schools through grade 8 (Linwood City School District). From grade 9, students attend the Mainland Regional School District, shared with Northfield and Somers Point. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Linwood
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Linwood vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Linwood’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Linwood | A− | Linwood City PK–8 · Mainland Regional 9–12 |
| Egg Harbor | C+ | Egg Harbor Township |
| Northfield | B | Northfield City PK–8 · Mainland Regional 9–12 |
| Somers Point | C− | Somers Point City PK–8 · Mainland Regional 9–12 |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Mainland Regional with Linwood for grades 9–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Linwood
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Linwood’s schools
Are Linwood’s schools good?
By New Jersey’s own tests, yes: the public schools Linwood children attend outscore 78% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #87 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 74%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Linwood in?
Two districts: Linwood City School District runs grades PK–8, and Mainland Regional School District runs grades 9–12, shared with Northfield and Somers Point.
Where do Linwood kids go to high school?
Mainland Regional High School, with 1,160 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Linwood’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Mainland Regional School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does Linwood spend per student?
$24,127 in Linwood City School District and $30,140 in Mainland Regional School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Linwood families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.