Excellent
#9 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 1% in state
Bay Head Elementary
Elementary School · Bay Head Borough School District · Bay Head, NJ
A Bay Head Borough School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
145 GROVE STREET, Bay Head, NJ 08742
- Math 63% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bay Head Elementary score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2021, reaching 75% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bay Head Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,101/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bay Head), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,983
Median home value
$576,300
Median rent
$1,879/mo
College educated
51.8%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08742; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie F. Bennett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| Ocean Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| St Peter SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 116 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bay Head Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $34,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bay Head Elementary is listed in Bay Head Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bay Head Elementary
Bay Head Elementary is a public elementary school in Bay Head, NJ, part of Bay Head Borough School District, serving approximately 120 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bay Head Elementary
What grades does Bay Head Elementary serve?
Bay Head Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bay Head Elementary?
Bay Head Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Head Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Head Elementary is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bay Head Elementary rank in NJ?
Bay Head Elementary ranks #9 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Bay Head Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bay Head Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bay Head Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bay Head Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bay Head Elementary a charter school?
No, Bay Head Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bay Head Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bay Head Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (732) 892-0668
- Area population (ZIP 08742)
- 25,558
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08742; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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