Toms River Regional School District
School District · Toms River, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
18
12 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,053
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
18
12 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,053
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Toms River Regional School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Toms River Regional School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pine Beach Elementary School
Pine Beach · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Dover Elementary School
Toms River · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Toms River High School East
Toms River · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#370 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,053
$4,556 vs New Jersey median
District size
14,654 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Toms River Regional School District ranks #370 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Toms River Regional School District's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pine Beach Elementary School (7.0/10), East Dover Elementary School (6.9/10), and Toms River High School East (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.0/10 despite 42% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Toms River Regional School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Toms River Regional School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Beach Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | East Dover Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Toms River High School East | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Cedar Grove Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Toms River Intermediate School East | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Toms River Intermediate School South | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Washington Street Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Walnut Street Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Hooper Avenue Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Beachwood Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Toms River Regional School District
Toms River Regional School District is a Toms River, New Jersey school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 14,654 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $21,053 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Toms River Regional School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pine Beach Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Toms River Regional School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.7% and ELA proficiency of 52.4%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Toms River Regional School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Toms River Regional School District with test data.
Schools in Toms River Regional School District
18 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Toms River
- Total Enrollment
- 14,654
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,078
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Toms River Regional School District?
Toms River Regional School District has 18 schools in total — 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Toms River Regional School District?
The average composite rating for Toms River Regional School District is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Toms River Regional School District?
Toms River Regional School District spends $21,053 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Toms River Regional School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Toms River Regional School District is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Toms River Regional School District?
Pine Beach Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Toms River Regional School District with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Toms River Regional School District?
Across schools in Toms River Regional School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Toms River Regional School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Toms River Regional School District has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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