Jackson Township School District, New Jersey

Jackson Township School District is a unified school district in Ocean County, New Jersey, for grades K–12. About 59,980 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 99.2 sq mi (257 km²) of land.

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Jackson Township School District in New Jersey
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
59,980 ± 33
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Ocean County
Land area
99.2 sq mi (257 km²)
Median household income
$115,511 ± $8,158
Median home value
$485,700 ± $12,705
Water area
1.38 sq mi (3.57 km²)
State
New Jersey
Census code (GEOID)
3407740
Coordinates (central point)
40.091171, -74.358842

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 Jackson Township School District, largest first

  1. Jackson Township59,980 people
  2. Vista Center (CDP)2,133 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 unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Plumsted Township School District7.4 mi southwest
  2. Lakewood Township School District8.5 mi east
  3. Manchester Township School District9.0 mi south
  4. Millstone Township School District9.3 mi northwest
  5. Upper Freehold Regional School District10.0 mi northwest
  6. Toms River Regional School District12 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Jackson 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 Jackson Township School District before you rely on it.

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