Best Public Schools in Red Bank, NJ

The city of Red Bank, New Jersey is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The schools in this area display a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Fairview Elementary School and River Plaza Elementary School consistently outperforming the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. These two schools, part of the Middletown Township Public School District, are ranked among the top 256 and 143 elementary schools in New Jersey, respectively, and have earned 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

In contrast, Red Bank Middle School and Red Bank Primary School, which are part of the Red Bank Borough Public School District, have lower proficiency rates, often falling below the state and district averages. These schools also have the highest rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. Red Bank Charter School has mixed results, with some grades performing well and others struggling.

The data also reveals that higher spending per student does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, as seen with Red Bank Middle School's high spending but relatively low test scores. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio does not appear to be a significant factor in determining academic performance, as the schools with the highest and lowest ratios have varying levels of success.