Public schools in Asbury Park, NJ
5 open public schools with an address in Asbury Park, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,671
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Asbury Park public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Asbury Park, NJ: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,671 students, an average of 334 per school. The largest campus is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School (443 students).
Asbury Park School District operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 79% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Asbury Park
Elementary schools in Asbury Park
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Elementary School Asbury Park School District | PK–02 | 345 | 7.9:1 | |
| Hope Academy Charter School Hope Academy Charter School · Charter | KG–08 | 309 | 11.7:1 | |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Asbury Park School District | 03–05 | 443 | 10.3:1 |
Middle schools in Asbury Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School Asbury Park School District | 06–08 | 195 | 6.8:1 |
High schools in Asbury Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Park High School Asbury Park School District | 09–12 | 379 | 11.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.6%
- Hispanic54.6%
- Black40.9%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Asbury Park schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,671 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Asbury Park
How many public schools are in Asbury Park, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Asbury Park: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,671 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Asbury Park?
Schools with an address in Asbury Park belong to 2 education agencies, led by Asbury Park School District (4 schools), Hope Academy Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Asbury Park?
Asbury Park High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Asbury Park, with 379 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Asbury Park?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Asbury Park are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Hope Academy Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Asbury Park schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Asbury Park public schools is 10.3:1, lower than the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Asbury Park guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New Jersey cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities