Whiting Elementary School
WHITING, NJ · Manchester Township School District · Grades PK-5
615th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 54%▲ Improving
Whiting Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whiting Elementary School 615th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 54% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 37th in 2019 to 54th in 2025 — improving.
Whiting Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 102 students tested
Whiting Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 275 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.8% | 67.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 19.3% | ▲ 13.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.5% | 8.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 4.7% | 5.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Whiting Elementary School
Typical home value $276K in zip 08759 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Whiting Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Lakehurst Elementary SchoolLakehurst School District · 4.9 mi away1,201st of 1,324
ELA 25% · Math 17% - 3Manchester Township Elementary SchoolManchester Township School District · 5.8 mi away968th of 1,324
ELA 37% · Math 33% - 4Ridgeway Elementary SchoolManchester Township School District · 7.3 mi away913th of 1,324
ELA 43% · Math 34% - 3West Dover Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 7.7 mi away1,002nd of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 32% - 1South Toms River Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 8.5 mi away1,200th of 1,324
ELA 22% · Math 20% - 2Joseph A. Citta Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 9.3 mi away1,110th of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 21% - 2Walnut Street Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 9.6 mi away1,064th of 1,324
ELA 28% · Math 32% - 3Ocean Academy Charter SchoolOcean Academy Charter School · 10 mi away · charter939th of 1,324
ELA 42% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whiting Elementary School in?
Whiting Elementary School is part of the Manchester Township School District district in WHITING, New Jersey.
Is Whiting Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whiting Elementary School 615th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 54% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Whiting Elementary School?
White 67%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 8%, Black 5% (275 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whiting Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08759 is $276K 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.