Forrestdale School

Forrestdale Middle School is committed to student success in Rumson.

Forrestdale School receives an A from NICHE.

Forrestdale School's academics receive an A from NICHE.

Forrestdale School

Public Middle School | Grade 4-8

60 Forrest Ave, Rumson, NJ

Rumson School District

498 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Jennifer Gibbons

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1

Math Proficiency
88%

Reading Proficiency
92%

A+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

92%

Math Proficiency

88%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 8:1 Teachers 62	Full Time Teachers 62
Teachers in First or Second Year 29%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

574:1

Student Diversity

Male 54.2%	Female 45.8%
White 91%	Two or more races 4.2%
Hispanic 4%	Asian or Pacific Islander <1%
Black <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

12/23/2025

Exceptional school with the most caring and dedicated faculty and staff. 2025 Blue Ribbon award winner. The kids graduate into local privates, but most go to RFH, where they are the best prepared for the rigors of HS compared to the other local middle schools.

5.0 parent

2/21/2018

The teachers are wonderful with the children and really want them to succeed. My daughters transitioned into their new school very well and I believe it had to do with the teachers and staff. They made them feel comfortable and welcomed. They are being challenged and learning at their own pace. I am...

parent

10/1/2010

The teachers are great and really care about their students.

2.0 other

9/5/2009

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Forrestdale School is a public school for students in grades 4-8 in Rumson, NJ, in the Rumson neighborhood, and is served by the Rumson School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 498 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 88% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Forrestdale School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $3,097,122. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School, Red Bank Regional High School, Red Bank Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Rumson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forrestdale School.

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