Photo: KLOTZ · CC BY-SA 4.0Rumson’s public schools outscore 98% of New Jersey districts
Math proficiency in Rumson’s districts is 82%, above the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Rumson, 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 100% 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.
Rumson’s schools, in brief
Rumson runs its own schools through grade 8, then shares
Deane-Porter Elementary School (PK–3) and Forrestdale School (4–8) are Rumson’s own. From grade 9, students attend the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional School District with Fair Haven: Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School. The high school’s own results earn an A+, the highest on the path. See the path ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 88% and math 82% across both districts in spring 2022, against 49% and 36% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Rumson Borough spends $29,587 per student and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional $30,930, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Holy Cross Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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 Rumson’s grade
A+: better than 98% of New Jersey school districts, #3 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 Rumson, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Rumson
Deane-Porter Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 411 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Rumson
Deane-Porter Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 411 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Rumson
Deane-Porter Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 411 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Rumson
Deane-Porter Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 411 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Rumson
Deane-Porter Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 411 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Rumson
Forrestdale School
Grades 4–8 · 498 students · 8:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Rumson
Forrestdale School
Grades 4–8 · 498 students · 8:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Rumson
Forrestdale School
Grades 4–8 · 498 students · 8:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Rumson
Forrestdale School
Grades 4–8 · 498 students · 8:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Rumson
Forrestdale School
Grades 4–8 · 498 students · 8:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Rumson
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 816 students · 10:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Rumson
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 816 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Rumson runs its own schools through grade 8 (Rumson Borough School District). From grade 9, students attend the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional School District, shared with Fair Haven. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Rumson
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
Rumson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Rumson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Rumson | A+ | Rumson Borough PK–8 · Rumson-Fair Haven Regional 9–12 |
| Sea Bright | A− | Oceanport Borough PK–8 · Shore Regional 9–12 |
| Middletown | B+ | Middletown Township |
| Little Silver | A | Little Silver Borough PK–8 · Red Bank Regional 9–12 |
| Fair Haven | A+ | Fair Haven Borough PK–8 · Rumson-Fair Haven Regional 9–12 |
| Monmouth Beach | A− | Monmouth Beach Borough PK–8 · Shore Regional 9–12 |
Every school in Rumson
4 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 Rumson’s schools
Are Rumson’s schools good?
By New Jersey’s own tests, yes: the public schools Rumson children attend outscore 98% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #3 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 95%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Rumson in?
Two districts: Rumson Borough School District runs grades PK–8, and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional School District runs grades 9–12, shared with Fair Haven.
Where do Rumson kids go to high school?
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, with 816 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Rumson’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Rumson-Fair Haven Regional School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does Rumson spend per student?
$29,587 in Rumson Borough School District and $30,930 in Rumson-Fair Haven Regional School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Rumson?
Yes: Holy Cross Academy (Catholic, grades PK–8, 207 students).
Parents talk
What Rumson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Rumson → They have their own page.
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.