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#207 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 8% in state

Point Road School

Elementary School · Little Silver Boro School District

357 LITTLE SILVER POINT ROAD, Little Silver, NJ 07739

Enrollment

396

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

8.4

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#207 of 2,466

In Little Silver

#2 of 3

public schools

In district

#2 of 2

Little Silver Boro School District

Equity

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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Point Road School

8.4/10

Elementary School in Little Silver · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Point Road School

Point Road School is a public elementary school in Little Silver, NJ, part of Little Silver Boro School District. Point Road School serves approximately 396 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Point Road School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Point Road School show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.9 pts above NJ schools
  • This school 8.4 · Excellent
  • NJ avg 6.5

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency86.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency86.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+38.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+42.2 pts
Overall Proficiency86% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+17.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$26,100
Chronic Absenteeism6.3%

Point Road School — Students at Point Road School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

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Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 82.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.5% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 82.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
48.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 36 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
97.5%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2024
Math
86.9%
ELA
80.9%
2025
Math
86.4%
ELA
86.1%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.

How Point Road School Compares

See how Point Road School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.4/10
92th percentile in NJ
Academic
9.7/10
Excellent
Growth
7.3/10
Very Good
Environment
9.0/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
39 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
6.3%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

357 LITTLE SILVER POINT ROAD, Little Silver, NJ 07739

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Point Road School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Wolf Hill School (rated 8.5/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Oceanport), with a very similar rating. Another option is Red Bank Charter School (rated 8.2/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Red Bank), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Shrewsbury), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Little Silver, see our Little Silver schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Markham Place School Little Silver 0.8 mi 8.8
JERSEY SHORE FREE SCHOOL Little Silver 0.9 mi
Red Bank Regional High School Little Silver 1.1 mi 7.1
Knollwood School Fair Haven 1.6 mi 7.1
TOWER HILL SCHOOL Red Bank 1.4 mi
Wolf Hill School Oceanport 1.9 mi 8.5
Maple Place Middle School Oceanport 1.7 mi 8.4
Viola L Sickles School Fair Haven 2.0 mi 5.9
SMART START PRESCHOOL Fair Haven 2.0 mi
VINCENT S MASTRO MONTESSORI ACADEMY Shrewsbury 1.7 mi 5.5
Red Bank Middle School Red Bank 1.8 mi 7.8
THE RUMSON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Rumson 2.1 mi 6.7
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School Shrewsbury 1.8 mi 7.7
Meadowbrook Eatontown 2.3 mi 5.0
CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER Shrewsbury 2.2 mi
ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Red Bank 2.1 mi 4.3
Shore Regional High School West Long Branch 2.8 mi 6.3
Red Bank Charter School Red Bank 2.4 mi 8.2
Gregory Elementary School Long Branch 2.6 mi 3.9
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Rumson 2.8 mi 7.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07739 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$220,746

Median Home Value

$870,700

Median Rent

$3,501/mo

Population

6,096

College Educated

79.8%

Homeownership

95.7%

Avg Commute

36.3 min

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Median Age

46.8

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Fanny Meyer Hillers Hackensack, NJ 8.4
George B. Fine Elementary School Pennsauken, NJ 8.4
Hudson Elementary School Union City, NJ 8.4
Mary Bray Elementary School Mount Ephraim, NJ 8.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Point Road School

What grades does Point Road School serve?

Point Road School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Point Road School?

Point Road School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Point Road School?

The student-teacher ratio at Point Road School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Point Road School rank in NJ?

Point Road School ranks #207 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Point Road School's MySchoolScout rating?

Point Road School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Point Road School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Point Road School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Point Road School a charter school?

No, Point Road School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Point Road School a Title I school?

No, Point Road School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
15 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
33 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
396
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monmouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.3%

District

Little Silver Boro School District
District Enrollment
717
Schools in District
2
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,100
District Rank
#2 of 2

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