Very Good
#598 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 24% in state
Shark River Hills Elementary School
Elementary School · Neptune Township School District
312 BRIGHTON AVENUE, Neptune, NJ 07753
Enrollment
235
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
235
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#598 of 2,466
In Neptune
#3 of 8
public schools
In district
#2 of 7
Neptune Township School District
Academic growth
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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Shark River Hills Elementary School
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About Shark River Hills Elementary School
Shark River Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Neptune, NJ, part of Neptune Township School District. Shark River Hills Elementary School serves approximately 235 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Shark River Hills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #598 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Shark River Hills Elementary School show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- District avg 6.6
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 9.8:1 students to teachers, Shark River Hills Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Shark River Hills Elementary School — Students at Shark River Hills Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
23%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 8.9/10.
How Shark River Hills Elementary School Compares
See how Shark River Hills Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
312 BRIGHTON AVENUE, Neptune, NJ 07753
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Shark River Hills Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Avon Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Avon), which scores slightly higher. Another option is West Belmar Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Wall), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Summerfield Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Neptune, see our Neptune schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson Neptune City | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Summerfield Elementary School Neptune | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Gables Elementary School Neptune | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Neptune Middle School Neptune | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Neptune High School Neptune | 1.4 mi | 3.3 |
| Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science Neptune | 1.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Wall Primary School Wall | 1.6 mi | 4.4 |
| College Achieve Greater Asbury Park Charter School District Asbury Park | 1.6 mi | 5.6 |
| LITTLE PEOPLE AT WORK Neptune | 1.8 mi | — |
| Communications High School Wall | 2.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Wall High School Wall | 2.0 mi | 7.0 |
| West Belmar Elementary School Wall | 2.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Green Grove Elementary School Neptune | 2.1 mi | 4.0 |
| Belmar Elementary Belmar | 2.0 mi | 6.9 |
| SEA LAVENDAR MONTESSORI Belmar | 2.0 mi | — |
| Avon Elementary School Avon | 1.8 mi | 8.3 |
| ST ROSE HIGH SCHOOL Belmar | 2.0 mi | 5.9 |
| ST ROSE GRAMMAR SCHOOL Belmar | 1.9 mi | 5.3 |
| THE SISTERS ACADEMY Asbury Park | 2.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Central Elementary School Wall | 2.0 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07753 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,824
Median Home Value
$390,900
Median Rent
$1,740/mo
Population
37,208
College Educated
37%
Homeownership
69.4%
Avg Commute
25.1 min
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Median Age
43.7
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| FAR HILLS COUNTRY SCHOOL Far Hills, NJ | 7.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Shark River Hills Elementary School
What grades does Shark River Hills Elementary School serve?
Shark River Hills Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Shark River Hills Elementary School?
Shark River Hills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shark River Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shark River Hills Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shark River Hills Elementary School rank in NJ?
Shark River Hills Elementary School ranks #598 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Shark River Hills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shark River Hills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Shark River Hills Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shark River Hills Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shark River Hills Elementary School a charter school?
No, Shark River Hills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shark River Hills Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Shark River Hills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shark River Hills Elementary School?
23.0% of students at Shark River Hills Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 23.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (732) 776-2200
Resources & Links
District
Neptune Township School District- District Enrollment
- 3,411
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $28,215
- District Rank
- #2 of 7
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