Spring Lake Heights Elementary School

Spring Lake Heights Elementary School serves 262 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in this affluent Monmouth County community. With 40 full-time teachers, the school maintains an exceptionally low 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for personalized attention and small class sizes that many families find appealing. Academically, the school earns a solid 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks in the 78th percentile statewide at #552 out of 2,475 New Jersey schools.

Students demonstrate strong performance in English Language Arts, with 67% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Mathematics shows room for growth, with 47% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards. The school draws from a well-educated community where 66% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $111,366.

This educational focus at home likely contributes to the school's academic success. The low poverty rate of just 4.6% reflects the economic stability of families in the area. Located on Highway 71, Spring Lake Heights Elementary sits in the heart of a large suburban community near the Jersey Shore, where tree-lined streets and well-maintained homes create an environment that supports both academic achievement and community engagement.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1, Spring Lake Heights Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.