Joseph C. Caruso School
KEANSBURG, NJ · Keansburg School District · Grades K-5
1,227th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 7%· Stable
Joseph C. Caruso School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Joseph C. Caruso School 1,227th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 7th in 2025.
Joseph C. Caruso School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 299 students tested
Joseph C. Caruso School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 638 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.2% | 41.2% | ▼ 10.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.4% | 30.4% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Black | 15.3% | 17.9% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 8.3% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Joseph C. Caruso School
Typical home value $420K in zip 07734 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Joseph C. Caruso School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Ocean Avenue Elementary SchoolMiddletown Township Public School District · 1 mi away998th of 1,324
ELA 40% · Math 27% - 3Lillian Drive SchoolHazlet Township Public School District · 1.3 mi away953rd of 1,324
ELA 41% · Math 31% - 7Harmony Elementary SchoolMiddletown Township Public School District · 2 mi away398th of 1,324
ELA 63% · Math 61% - 5Memorial SchoolUnion Beach Public School District · 2.1 mi away724th of 1,324
ELA 58% · Math 35% - 8Middle Road SchoolHazlet Township Public School District · 2.2 mi away366th of 1,324
ELA 70% · Math 57% - 5New Monmouth Elementary SchoolMiddletown Township Public School District · 2.8 mi away664th of 1,324
ELA 53% · Math 46% - –Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning CenterHazlet Township Public School District · 3.1 mi away
- 7Middletown Village Elementary SchoolMiddletown Township Public School District · 3.3 mi away442nd of 1,324
ELA 59% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Joseph C. Caruso School in?
Joseph C. Caruso School is part of the Keansburg School District district in KEANSBURG, New Jersey.
Is Joseph C. Caruso School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joseph C. Caruso School 1,227th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Joseph C. Caruso School?
White 41%, Hispanic 30%, Black 18%, Two or more races 8% (638 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joseph C. Caruso School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07734 is $420K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.