Public schools in Middletown, NJ
6 open public schools with an address in Middletown, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,955
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Middletown public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Middletown, NJ: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,955 students, an average of 826 per school. The largest campus is Middletown High School South (1,406 students), and the largest elementary school is New Monmouth Elementary School (508).
Every listed school belongs to Middletown Township Public School District. 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 12.2:1, higher 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 12% 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 Middletown
Elementary schools in Middletown
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Village Elementary School Middletown Township Public School District | PK–05 | 426 | 11.1:1 | |
| New Monmouth Elementary School Middletown Township Public School District | KG–05 | 508 | 12:1 | |
| Nut Swamp Elementary School Middletown Township Public School District | KG–05 | 464 | 11.5:1 |
Middle schools in Middletown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Middle School Middletown Township Public School District | 06–08 | 862 | 12.3:1 |
High schools in Middletown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School North Middletown Township Public School District | 09–12 | 1,289 | 12.4:1 | |
| Middletown High School South Middletown Township Public School District | 09–12 | 1,406 | 12.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.6%
- Hispanic10.5%
- Black1.4%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Middletown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,955 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Middletown
How many public schools are in Middletown, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Middletown: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,955 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Middletown?
All listed public schools with an address in Middletown belong to Middletown Township Public School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Middletown?
Middletown High School South reported the largest high-school enrollment in Middletown, with 1,406 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Middletown?
No school with an address in Middletown is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Jersey.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Middletown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Middletown public schools is 12.2:1, higher 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 Middletown 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.
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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