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Schools in Upper Township · Upper Township School District

Upper Township’s public schools outscore 78% of New Jersey districts

50% of students in Upper Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Upper Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.

#87of 465 New Jersey townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2020’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
68%
▲ 19 pts vs NJ 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
50%
▲ 14 pts vs NJ 36%
2021–22
Spent per student
$23.0K
▼ 19% vs NJ $28.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.7
NJ 11.6 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
1,356 students on the public path
In brief

Upper Township’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 451 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Upper Township’s, its schools beat 93%, higher than their 78% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 68% and math 50% in spring 2022, against 49% and 36% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $22,952 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary and one middle school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Upper Township Elementary School, then Upper Township Middle School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Families United Network Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Upper Township’s grade

A− Test scores

A−: better than 78% of New Jersey school districts, #87 of 465 New Jersey towns. Test scores are above the New Jersey average; there is no graduation rate to add.

New Jersey school districts we grade (651)Better than 78%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Jersey towns with similar household incomes (451)Better than 93%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 892 test results could put Upper Township anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Upper Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (890 in math, 893 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Upper Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Upper Township Primary SchoolUpper Township School DistrictNo scores
3–5Upper Township Elementary SchoolUpper Township School DistrictA−
6–8Upper Township Middle SchoolUpper Township School DistrictB+

Upper Township’s public schools are run by Upper Township School District. 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.

Upper Township School DistrictGrades PK–8 · 3 schools · 1,356 students · 12.7 per teacher (NJ 11.6)
$22,952NJ $28,441 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading68%
State average 48.6% · 893 students tested
Math50%
State average 35.5% · 890 students tested

Upper Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Upper Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Upper TownshipA−Upper Township
Estell ManorCEstell Manor City
Corbin City—Corbin City
DennisCDennis Township
Ocean CityB+Ocean City
Sea Isle City—Sea Isle City
Maurice RiverDMaurice River Township
Somers PointC−Somers Point City PK–8 · Mainland Regional 9–12
Egg HarborC+Egg Harbor Township

Every school in Upper Township

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).

District schools in Upper Townshipby address
Upper Township Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Marmora
460 students13:1Rate it →
Upper Township Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Marmora
A−
477 students12:1Rate it →
Upper Township Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Petersburg
B+
419 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Families United Network Academy
Grades PK–12 · Ocean View
Private · Religious
43 students3:1Rate it →

Questions about Upper Township’s schools

Are Upper Township’s schools good?

By New Jersey’s own tests, yes: the public schools Upper Township 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 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020.

What school district is Upper Township in?

Upper Township School District, which runs grades PK–8 and enrolls 1,356 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

How much does Upper Township spend per student?

$22,952 in Upper Township School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Upper Township?

Yes: Families United Network Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 43 students).

Parents talk

What Upper Township families are saying about school.

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Looking for colleges? Colleges near Upper Township → They have their own page.

School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2020) 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.