📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NJSLA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 45 Rated Districts in Monmouth County, NJ
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
Best School Districts in Monmouth County, New Jersey (2026)
This page lists the 45 public school districts headquartered in Monmouth County, New Jersey that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using NJSLA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in New Jersey, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Monmouth County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Monmouth County, New Jersey? ▼
Among the 45 rated districts in Monmouth County, New Jersey, 3 share the top position at 10/10 (Excellent), 99th percentile of New Jersey districts on NJSLA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency: Little Silver Borough School District (Little Silver); Rumson Borough School District (Rumson); Spring Lake Borough School District (Spring Lake).
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NJSLA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in New Jersey and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.