Photo: KForce · CC BY-SA 3.0Toms River Township’s public schools score below 63% of New Jersey districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 28% of Toms River Township’s students scored proficient, below the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Toms River Township, 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 98% 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.
Toms River Township’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 438 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Toms River Township’s, its schools beat 45%, higher than their 37% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 45% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 49% and 36% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $20,943 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Nine elementary schools, then two middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Joseph Grade School (private), Donovan Catholic High School (private), Westminster Nursery School (private), Ocean County Christian Academy (private) and The Goddard School (private) are 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 Toms River Township’s grade
C+: better than 37% of New Jersey school districts, #306 of 465 New Jersey towns. Both inputs trail the New Jersey average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Toms River Township, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Toms River Township · depends on your address
Toms River Intermediate School East
Grades 6–8 · 1,271 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
Toms River Intermediate School North
Grades 6–8 · 970 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
7th grade in Toms River Township · depends on your address
Toms River Intermediate School East
Grades 6–8 · 1,271 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
Toms River Intermediate School North
Grades 6–8 · 970 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
8th grade in Toms River Township · depends on your address
Toms River Intermediate School East
Grades 6–8 · 1,271 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
Toms River Intermediate School North
Grades 6–8 · 970 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
9th grade in Toms River Township · depends on your address
Toms River High School North
Grades 9–12 · 1,861 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
Toms River High School South
Grades 9–12 · 1,463 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
Toms River High School East
Grades 9–12 · 1,377 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
10th grade in Toms River Township · depends on your address
Toms River High School North
Grades 9–12 · 1,861 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
Toms River High School South
Grades 9–12 · 1,463 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
Toms River High School East
Grades 9–12 · 1,377 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
11th grade in Toms River Township · depends on your address
Toms River High School North
Grades 9–12 · 1,861 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
Toms River High School South
Grades 9–12 · 1,463 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
Toms River High School East
Grades 9–12 · 1,377 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
12th grade in Toms River Township · depends on your address
Toms River High School North
Grades 9–12 · 1,861 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
Toms River High School South
Grades 9–12 · 1,463 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
Toms River High School East
Grades 9–12 · 1,377 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Toms River
Toms River Township’s public schools are run by Toms River Regional School District, which also serves Beachwood, Pine Beach and South Toms River. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Toms River Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Toms River Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Toms River Township | C+ | Toms River Regional |
| Manchester | C | Manchester Township |
| Lavallette | B− | Lavallette Borough |
| Berkeley | C | Berkeley Township PK–6 · Central Regional 7–12 |
| Brick | C+ | Brick Township |
| Island Heights | C+ | Island Heights Borough PK–6 · Central Regional 7–12 |
| South Toms River | C+ | Toms River Regional |
| Seaside Heights | C | Seaside Heights Borough PK–6 · Central Regional 7–12 |
Every school in Toms River Township
20 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).
Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Ocean Regional School, Ocean Co JDC and Ocean County Vocational Technical School Toms River Center).
Questions about Toms River Township’s schools
Are Toms River Township’s schools good?
On New Jersey’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Toms River Township children attend score below 63% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #306 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 45%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Toms River Township in?
Toms River Regional School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 14,323 students in 18 schools (2024–25).
Where do Toms River Township kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Toms River High School North, Toms River High School South and Toms River High School East.
What is Toms River Township’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Toms River Regional School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does Toms River Township spend per student?
$20,943 in Toms River Regional School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Toms River Township?
Yes: St. Joseph Grade School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 628 students), Donovan Catholic High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 553 students), Westminster Nursery School (religious, grades PK–K, 222 students), Ocean County Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 180 students) and The Goddard School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 108 students).
Parents talk
What Toms River Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Toms River Township → 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.