Shadow Lawn · Photo: Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0West Long Branch’s public schools outscore 75% of New Jersey districts
In West Long Branch, 50% of tested students are proficient in math, above the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving West Long Branch, 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 97% 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.
West Long Branch’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 453 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of West Long Branch’s, its schools beat 89%, higher than their 75% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
West Long Branch runs its own schools through grade 8, then shares
Betty McElmon Elementary School (PK–4) and Frank Antonides School (5–8) are West Long Branch’s own. From grade 9, students attend the Shore Regional School District with Monmouth Beach, Oceanport and Sea Bright: Shore Regional High School. The high school’s own results earn a B+, the highest on the path. See the path ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 60% and math 50% across both districts in spring 2022, against 49% and 36% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Shore Regional spends $37,819 per student and West Long Branch Borough $26,702, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Bet Yaakov of the Jersey Shore (private) and St. Jerome Elementary 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 West Long Branch’s grade
A−: better than 75% of New Jersey school districts, #111 of 465 New Jersey towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New Jersey average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West Long Branch, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in West Long Branch
Betty McElmon Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 320 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in West Long Branch
Betty McElmon Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 320 students · 9:1 students per teacher
1st grade in West Long Branch
Betty McElmon Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 320 students · 9:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in West Long Branch
Betty McElmon Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 320 students · 9:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in West Long Branch
Betty McElmon Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 320 students · 9:1 students per teacher
4th grade in West Long Branch
Betty McElmon Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 320 students · 9:1 students per teacher
5th grade in West Long Branch
Frank Antonides School
Grades 5–8 · 220 students · 7:1 students per teacher
6th grade in West Long Branch
Frank Antonides School
Grades 5–8 · 220 students · 7:1 students per teacher
7th grade in West Long Branch
Frank Antonides School
Grades 5–8 · 220 students · 7:1 students per teacher
8th grade in West Long Branch
Frank Antonides School
Grades 5–8 · 220 students · 7:1 students per teacher
9th grade in West Long Branch
Shore Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 556 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in West Long Branch
Shore Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 556 students · 11:1 students per teacher
11th grade in West Long Branch
Shore Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 556 students · 11:1 students per teacher
12th grade in West Long Branch
Shore Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 556 students · 11:1 students per teacher
West Long Branch runs its own schools through grade 8 (West Long Branch Borough School District). From grade 9, students attend the Shore Regional School District, shared with Monmouth Beach, Oceanport and Sea Bright. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve West Long Branch
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
West Long Branch vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share West Long Branch’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| West Long Branch | A− | West Long Branch Borough PK–8 · Shore Regional 9–12 |
| Oceanport | A− | Oceanport Borough PK–8 · Shore Regional 9–12 |
| Ocean | B | Ocean Township |
| Long Branch | C− | Long Branch City |
| Eatontown | B− | Eatontown Borough PK–8 · Monmouth Regional 9–12 |
Every school in West Long Branch
5 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 West Long Branch’s schools
Are West Long Branch’s schools good?
By New Jersey’s own tests, yes: the public schools West Long Branch children attend outscore 75% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #111 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 89%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is West Long Branch in?
Two districts: West Long Branch Borough School District runs grades PK–8, and Shore Regional School District runs grades 9–12, shared with Monmouth Beach, Oceanport and Sea Bright.
Where do West Long Branch kids go to high school?
Shore Regional High School, with 556 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is West Long Branch’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Shore Regional School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does West Long Branch spend per student?
$37,819 in Shore Regional School District and $26,702 in West Long Branch Borough School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in West Long Branch?
Yes: Bet Yaakov of the Jersey Shore (religious · all-girls, grades PK–12, 270 students) and St. Jerome Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 258 students).
Parents talk
What West Long Branch 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.