Highlands Elementary School

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.