Brick Township Public School District, NJ

Original Research by School Decision on Brick Township Public School District

Brick Township Public School District is a large, suburban public school system serving a community along the Jersey Shore in Ocean County. The district operates a dozen schools spanning pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, with an enrollment that has been stable in recent years. Families will find a student body that is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of Black, Asian, multiracial, and Native American students. The district is not a charter or magnet system; it is the traditional public school option for the township of Brick, which includes several distinct neighborhoods and a small portion of the coastal enclave of Mantoloking. Housing in the district is expensive relative to national norms, with home values having risen noticeably and rents also climbing. The local real estate market shows high demand, and the median household income in the area supports the cost of living, though the price-to-income ratio suggests affordability is stretched for many buyers.

On state assessments, the district’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint when compared with other districts in Ocean County. This is a genuine strength; families looking for a district that performs somewhat better than the typical one in its county will find that here. The picture is mixed when you look grade by grade. In English language arts, proficiency rates climb steadily from third grade into middle school, reaching a high point in seventh grade, and then drop back in eighth grade. In mathematics, the pattern is different. Early elementary grades show modest proficiency, and there is a notable drop in sixth grade, followed by a partial recovery in seventh grade. Eighth-grade math proficiency is materially weaker than in earlier grades. Science results in fifth and eighth grades are lower than the corresponding English and math scores. A family with a child who struggles in math may want to look into how the district supports that subject as students move into middle school. The district’s per-pupil spending falls in the lower range among Ocean County’s districts, which may be relevant for families weighing the resources available against their expectations.

Student support and discipline data were not available in the records reviewed, so a parent would want to ask directly about class sizes, counseling ratios, and behavioral policies. The chronic absenteeism rate is below the midpoint among county districts, meaning a slightly larger share of students than typical miss a meaningful number of school days. This is a factor worth exploring with the school if attendance is a priority for your child. Graduation rate data for the district was also not available, which is an important gap for families with high school students.

The district does not publish the kind of detailed program offerings that would allow an outside observer to describe career pathways, dual-enrollment opportunities, or Advanced Placement course access. Parents interested in those options should contact the high schools directly. The district’s two comprehensive high schools, Brick Township High School and Brick Township Memorial High School, are the primary destinations for secondary students.

For a family already living in or considering a move to Brick Township, this is a district that performs solidly on state tests relative to its county peers, with a particular strength in middle school English. The district’s math results in eighth grade and science results in both tested grades are soft spots. The housing market is active and expensive, and the district’s financial model is heavily reliant on local property taxes. Families should go in with their eyes open about the math and science performance and should inquire about absenteeism and support services directly with the schools.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

8,293

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 23%

Black 5%

White 66%

Asian 2%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

31%

49%

Gr 4

36%

58%

Gr 5

38%

55%

Gr 6

41%

62%

Gr 7

50%

72%

Gr 8

42%

61%

Math

Gr 3

42%

56%

Gr 4

28%

54%

Gr 5

29%

49%

Gr 6

23%

38%

Gr 7

25%

56%

Gr 8

14%

21%

Science

Gr 5

18%

34%

Gr 8

20%

Schools in this District

12 schools are officially reported under this district.

Warren H. Wolf Early Childhood Development Center

Brick Township High School

Drum Point Road Elementary School

Emma Havens Young Elementary School

Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center

Lake Riviera Middle School

Lanes Mill Elementary School

Midstreams Elementary School

Osbornville Elementary School

Veterans Memorial Elementary School

Veterans Memorial Middle School

Brick Township Memorial High School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

49%

Grade 3

43%

Grade 4

41%

Grade 5

32%

Grade 6

43%

Grade 7

18%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

40%

Grade 3

49%

Grade 4

48%

Grade 5

54%

Grade 6

63%

Grade 7

54%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

28%

Grade 5

15%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$553,845

Year-over-year change+5.7%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$511K to $2.2M

vs. state typical0.97x

vs. national typical1.50x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
08724	Brick	$511K	+5.7%	50.4%
08723	Brick	$517K	+5.4%	46.7%
08738	Mantoloking	$2.2M	+10.5%	2.3%
08742	Point Pleasant	$855K	+10.1%	0.4%
08701	Lakewood	$578K	+7.8%	0.1%
08753	Toms River	$538K	+3.9%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,885/mo

Year-over-year change+8.5%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$2,119 to $9,125/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
08724	Brick	$2,796	+8.5%	50.4%
08723	Brick	$2,667	—	46.7%
08738	Mantoloking	$9,125	—	2.3%
08742	Point Pleasant	$3,771	+10.7%	0.4%
08701	Lakewood	$2,119	—	0.1%
08753	Toms River	$2,778	+2.6%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,795/mo

Home price / national median income6.6x

Annual rent / national median income41.3%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$90/mo

Market Activity: Ocean County

Median listing price$529,900

Median listing price YoY-6.2%

Median price per sq ft$313

Median price per sq ft YoY+1.0%

Median days on market36.0 days

Median days on market YoY-2.0%

Active listings2,490

Active listings YoY+7.2%

New listings1,256

New listings YoY+12.9%

Pending listings1,520

Pending listings YoY-1.5%

Hotness: median listing price$535,000

Hotness: median listing price YoY-9.6%

Supply score86.2

Supply score YoY+6.8%

Demand score59.9

Demand score YoY+2.7%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$571,373 (+3.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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