ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Atlantic Highlands Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Atlantic Highlands School District school district, located in ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ with about 318 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Atlantic Highlands Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Atlantic Highlands Elementary School (AHES) is a public K-6 school located in the coastal borough of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. As the sole elementary school in the Atlantic Highlands School District, it serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and character development, often leveraging its small-town setting to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and families.

Beyond its core curriculum, AHES prioritizes a holistic approach to education by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, arts programs, and enrichment opportunities designed to prepare students for the transition to middle and high school. The school community is characterized by active parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere, striving to provide a supportive, inclusive environment where students can develop both the foundational academic skills and the social-emotional maturity needed to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact Atlantic Highlands Elementary School at (732) 291-2020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.