The top reported proficiency rate is 71% in Math. The lowest is 59% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Wolf Hill School
Wolf Hill School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Oceanport, a small residential borough situated on a peninsula jutting into the Shrewsbury River. The school is one of two in the Oceanport School District; after fourth grade, students attend Maple Place School for grades five through eight, and then Shore Regional High School in neighboring West Long Branch. Wolf Hill is a regular public school with a modest enrollment for its grade span.
On state assessments given in the 2024-25 school year, Wolf Hill’s results placed the school among the strongest in Monmouth County. The school’s overall proficiency rate across tested subjects and grades fell in the top quarter of districts in the county. In third-grade math, a large majority of students scored at proficient or above. Fourth-grade math proficiency was solidly above the midpoint as well. English language arts results were similar: more than half of third graders and roughly three of five fourth graders were proficient. The pattern suggests that the school’s academic program is serving most students well in the early elementary years, though a parent may want to ask the school about how it supports students who are below the proficient threshold, especially as they prepare for the transition to the upper elementary and middle school grades.
The student body is predominantly white, with small shares of Hispanic students and students who identify as two or more races. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is very low, indicating a population with relatively high socioeconomic resources. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not reported in the available sources, so it is not possible to assess how the school serves those groups. Because Wolf Hill serves only early elementary grades, there is no high school graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data were also absent from the record.
Oceanport itself is a low-density, car-dependent community with a strong owner-occupied housing market. The borough’s most prominent landmark is Monmouth Park Racetrack, a seasonal thoroughbred racing venue that also hosts sports betting. Retail is minimal, and most residents commute out of town for work. Housing values in the area are well above the national median, and the local market has remained active with modest price growth. The borough’s population has grown a little in recent years, and the most significant development story is the ongoing redevelopment of the former Fort Monmouth installation, which touches Oceanport and neighboring towns.
The Oceanport School District has experienced a noticeable enrollment increase in recent years, which has implications for class sizes and resource allocation across the two schools. Wolf Hill itself has seen growth in its pre-kindergarten and kindergarten sections. With the school’s academic performance already strong relative to its county peers, the question for a family considering the area is whether the school’s relatively homogeneous demographic environment and its small size fit their preferences, and whether the community’s residential character and access to regional high school options align with their long-term plans. The data available does not speak to enrichment programming, special education services, or after-school offerings, so a family with specific needs in those areas should follow up directly with the school.
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