The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in Math. The lowest is 30% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Red Bank Primary School
Red Bank Primary School serves children from prekindergarten through third grade, making it an entry point for families in the Red Bank Borough Public School District. Because this is a primary school only, there is no graduation rate to report, and the academic assessment picture is limited to a single tested grade. On the state's NJSLA exams, given in third grade, the school's proficiency rates in both math and English language arts place it in the bottom quartile relative to districts across Monmouth County. A parent looking at these results will want to ask the school about its early literacy and math instruction, interventions, and how it tracks student growth in the earlier, untested grades.
The school enrolls a large student body for its grade band. Its racial and ethnic composition is predominantly Hispanic, with a smaller share of white students and a very small number of Asian, Black, and multiracial students. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need in the student population. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source material, so a family should ask the school directly about the resources and staffing dedicated to those groups. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and its status as a Title I school was not specified in the data.
Red Bank itself is a densely populated borough that functions as a commuter town to New York City, roughly a short drive north. Its compact downtown, anchored by the Count Basie Center for the Arts and a train station on the North Jersey Coast Line, supports a walkable street life with farmers' markets, festivals, and local businesses. Major employers include a hospital and a variety of retail and professional services. The borough reached its highest recorded population in the 2020 census and has since seen a slight dip. Housing values in the area are high, and rents are substantial, which may be a consideration for families deciding whether the borough's schools fit their budget and expectations.
For grades nine through twelve, Red Bank Borough students attend Red Bank Regional High School. A bond referendum for facility improvements at that high school was recently defeated by voters, meaning planned upgrades to HVAC, roofing, and electrical work remain unfunded. Families with younger children may want to consider the long-term condition of the high school their child would eventually attend.
The school environment and access data, including discipline rates, course access, staffing ratios, and attendance figures, were not available in the source material, so a parent should seek out that information directly from the school or district.
In short, this is a primary school serving a high-need, diverse population in a dense, walkable commuter town with a vibrant downtown and expensive housing market. The proficiency results are weak relative to the county, which is a soft spot a family would want to investigate further by visiting the school and asking about early-grade curriculum, support programs, and how the school measures progress before the state tests begin in third grade.
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