LONG BRANCH PUBLIC SCHOOL District

District Overview
Headquartered at 540 Broadway in Long Branch, New Jersey, the Long Branch Public School District serves as an open, vibrant educational anchor for its coastal community within the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. Classified as a large suburban district, it operates eight active, traditional public schools that deliver a seamless learning pipeline ranging from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. For families and researchers evaluating community educational infrastructure, the district offers a well-established academic environment designed to guide learners through every critical developmental milestone, from early childhood foundational skills to high school graduation readiness.

The district supports a dynamic student body of 5,415 enrolled children, reflecting a rich cultural diversity with strong Hispanic, White, and Black student representation alongside a balanced gender distribution. To foster academic excellence and individual attention across its campuses, Long Branch maintains a robust staffing context totaling more than 2,060 full-time equivalent personnel. This professional team includes 1,062 certified teachers, 198 instructional aides, and over 800 dedicated support staff members, ensuring that classrooms benefit from low student-to-educator interactions, comprehensive wrap-around services, and an environment tailored to student success.
8
Total Schools
5,415
Total Students
1,062.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LONG BRANCH PUBLIC SCHOOL District
Demographic Student Count
White1,067
Hispanic3,605
Black547
Asian22
Two or More163
American Indian11
  • Hispanic
    3,605 (66.6%)
  • White
    1,067 (19.7%)
  • Black
    547 (10.1%)
  • Two or More
    163 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    22 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    11 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in LONG BRANCH PUBLIC SCHOOL District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:5,415*
Teachers (FTE):1,062.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.1