Pine Beach Elementary School vs South Toms River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Beach Elementary School
Pine Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
South Toms River Elementary School
South Toms River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
330 students
| Measure | Pine Beach Elementary School Pine Beach, New Jersey | South Toms River Elementary School South Toms River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1132 of 1,479 | #1360 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #29347 of 50,301 | #40733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 371 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 22% |
| city | Pine Beach | South Toms River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Beach Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 26.5).
- •Pine Beach Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Pine Beach Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •Pine Beach Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 72.4%).
- •South Toms River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.7).
- •Pine Beach Elementary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 330.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pine Beach Elementary School better than South Toms River Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Beach Elementary School ranks higher (43.9 vs 26.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pine Beach Elementary School and South Toms River Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Pine Beach and South Toms River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Beach Elementary School: 371. South Toms River Elementary School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Beach Elementary School and South Toms River Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Pine Beach Elementary School is 1132nd of 1,479 and South Toms River Elementary School is 1360th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).