South Toms River Elementary School
SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ · Toms River Regional School District · Grades K-5
1,200th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 9%· Stable
South Toms River Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Toms River Elementary School 1,200th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 9th in 2025.
South Toms River Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 162 students tested
South Toms River Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 310 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30.2% | 43.9% | ▲ 13.7 pts | |
| White | 36.4% | 33.2% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.5% | 11.0% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Black | 18.2% | 10.6% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near South Toms River Elementary School
Typical home value $347K in zip 08757 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near South Toms River Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Beachwood Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 1.8 mi away834th of 1,324
ELA 42% · Math 42% - 4Pine Beach Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 2.1 mi away893rd of 1,324
ELA 35% · Math 43% - 3West Dover Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 2.3 mi away1,002nd of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 32% - 2Walnut Street Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 2.3 mi away1,064th of 1,324
ELA 28% · Math 32% - 5Washington Street Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 2.7 mi away782nd of 1,324
ELA 42% · Math 47% - 5Cedar Grove Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 3.3 mi away741st of 1,324
ELA 47% · Math 45% - 5Bayville Elementary SchoolBerkeley Township School District · 3.5 mi away751st of 1,324
ELA 47% · Math 44% - 9Island Heights Elementary SchoolIsland Heights School District · 3.8 mi away179th of 1,324
ELA 72% · Math 75%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Toms River Elementary School in?
South Toms River Elementary School is part of the Toms River Regional School District district in SOUTH TOMS RIVER, New Jersey.
Is South Toms River Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Toms River Elementary School 1,200th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Toms River Elementary School?
Hispanic 44%, White 33%, Two or more races 11%, Black 11% (310 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Toms River Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08757 is $347K 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.