HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Highlands Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Highlands Borough School District school district, located in HIGHLANDS, NJ with about 200 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 22 teachers, Highlands Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Highlands Elementary School, located at 360 Navesink Avenue in Highlands, New Jersey, serves as the primary public educational institution for the borough’s youngest learners. Situated in a coastal community along the Raritan Bay, the school typically operates as a close-knit environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and a strong sense of local community. Because of its location in a small, tight-knit town, the school often plays a central role in local civic life, fostering partnerships between educators, students, and neighborhood families.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive elementary education that meets New Jersey’s state curriculum standards, with an emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. As part of the Highlands School District, the school is known for its dedicated staff who work to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere for students in their formative years. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with local community involvement, Highlands Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining the unique, small-town character of the Highlands area.

For more information, contact Highlands Elementary School at (732) 872-1476 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.