South Toms River Elementary School
SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ · Toms River Regional School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
1,200th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 9%· Stable
419 DOVER ROAD, SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ 08757
(732)505-5890NCES ID 341623004742Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 162 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 310 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27.0% | 43.9% | ▲ 16.9 pts | |
| White | 43.9% | 33.2% | ▼ 10.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 11.0% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Black | 22.6% | 10.6% | ▼ 12.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $347K in zip 08757 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than South Toms River Elementary School
- #834Beachwood Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 1.8 mi away834th of 1,324
ELA 42% ▲20 · Math 42% ▲22Compare - #893Pine Beach Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 2.1 mi away893rd of 1,324
ELA 35% ▲13 · Math 43% ▲23Compare - #1002West Dover Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 2.3 mi away1,002nd of 1,324
ELA 33% ▲11 · Math 32% ▲12Compare - #1064Walnut Street Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 2.3 mi away1,064th of 1,324
ELA 28% ▲6 · Math 32% ▲12Compare - #782Washington Street Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 2.7 mi away782nd of 1,324
ELA 42% ▲20 · Math 47% ▲27Compare - #741Cedar Grove Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 3.3 mi away741st of 1,324
ELA 47% ▲25 · Math 45% ▲25Compare - #751Bayville Elementary SchoolBerkeley Township School District · 3.5 mi away751st of 1,324
ELA 47% ▲25 · Math 44% ▲24Compare - #179Island Heights Elementary SchoolIsland Heights School District · 3.8 mi away179th of 1,324
ELA 72% ▲50 · Math 75% ▲55Compare
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.