Public schools in Neptune, NJ
9 open public schools with an address in Neptune, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,196
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Neptune public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Neptune, NJ: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,196 students, an average of 466 per school. The largest campus is Neptune High School (1,129 students), and the largest elementary school is Midtown Community Elementary School (437).
Neptune Township School District operates the most schools here (7), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 11:1, similar to 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.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 64% 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 Neptune
Elementary schools in Neptune
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gables Elementary School Neptune Township School District | PK–05 | 284 | 10.9:1 | |
| Green Grove Elementary School Neptune Township School District | PK–05 | 296 | 11:1 | |
| Midtown Community Elementary School Neptune Township School District | PK–05 | 437 | 9.9:1 | |
| Shark River Hills Elementary School Neptune Township School District | PK–05 | 244 | 11.6:1 | |
| Summerfield Elementary School Neptune Township School District | PK–05 | 389 | 10.5:1 |
Middle schools in Neptune
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune Middle School Neptune Township School District | 06–08 | 595 | 9.2:1 |
High schools in Neptune
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science Monmouth County Vocational School District · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 300 | 14.3:1 | |
| Neptune High School Neptune Township School District | 09–12 | 1,129 | 13:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Neptune
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Achieve Greater Asbury Park Charter School District College Achieve Greater Asbury Park Charter School Distr · Charter | KG–12 | 522 | 18:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.2%
- Hispanic35.7%
- Black37.3%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Neptune schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,196 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Neptune
How many public schools are in Neptune, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Neptune: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,196 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Neptune?
Schools with an address in Neptune belong to 3 education agencies, led by Neptune Township School District (7 schools), College Achieve Greater Asbury Park Charter School Distr (1 school), Monmouth County Vocational School District (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 Neptune?
Neptune High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Neptune, with 1,129 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Neptune?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Neptune are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including College Achieve Greater Asbury Park Charter School District. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Neptune schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Neptune public schools is 11:1, similar to 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 Neptune 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