Stafford Township School District, New Jersey

Stafford Township School District is an elementary school district in Ocean County, New Jersey, for grades K–6. About 29,834 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 46.1 sq mi (119 km²) of land.

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Stafford Township School District in New Jersey
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
29,834 ± 36
Grades
K–6
Type
Elementary school district
County
Ocean County
Land area
46.1 sq mi (119 km²)
Median household income
$117,612 ± $9,695
Median home value
$426,200 ± $17,491
Water area
8.59 sq mi (22.3 km²)
State
New Jersey
Census code (GEOID)
3415690
Coordinates (central point)
39.705726, -74.264326

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Stafford Township School District, largest first

  1. Stafford Township29,834 people
  2. Ocean Acres (CDP)19,204 people
  3. Beach Haven West (CDP)5,120 people
  4. Manahawkin (CDP)2,392 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. Eagleswood Township School District4.1 mi south
  2. Long Beach Island School District6.1 mi southeast
  3. Little Egg Harbor Township School District6.2 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Stafford Township School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Stafford Township School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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