Public schools in Red Bank, NJ
5 open public schools with an address in Red Bank, operated by 3 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
1,884
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
9.3:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Red Bank public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Red Bank, NJ: 4 elementary, 1 middle. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,884 students, an average of 377 per school. The largest campus is Red Bank Middle School (600 students), and the largest elementary school is Red Bank Primary School (543).
Middletown Township Public School District operates the most schools here (2), and 2 regular districts have at least one Red Bank campus, 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 9.3:1, 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 57% 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 Red Bank
Elementary schools in Red Bank
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary School Middletown Township Public School District | PK–05 | 291 | 10.4:1 | |
| Red Bank Charter School Red Bank Charter School · Charter | PK–08 | 182 | 8.5:1 | |
| Red Bank Primary School Red Bank Borough Public School District | PK–03 | 543 | 9.3:1 | |
| River Plaza Elementary School Middletown Township Public School District | KG–05 | 268 | 11.5:1 |
Middle schools in Red Bank
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bank Middle School Red Bank Borough Public School District | 04–08 | 600 | 9.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34%
- Hispanic58.5%
- Black3.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Red Bank schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,884 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Red Bank
How many public schools are in Red Bank, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Red Bank: 4 elementary, 1 middle. Together they reported 1,884 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Red Bank?
Schools with an address in Red Bank belong to 3 education agencies, led by Middletown Township Public School District (2 schools), Red Bank Borough Public School District (2 schools), Red Bank Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Red Bank?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Red Bank are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Red Bank 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 Red Bank schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Red Bank public schools is 9.3:1, 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 Red Bank 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