Colts Neck is an affluent community in Monmouth County NJ.,. Many people are drawn to Colts Neck due to its open space and proximity to the Jersey Shore, while still being within commuting distance of  New York City. There are no major shopping centers in Colts Neck, yet it is still close to malls, movie theaters, dining and other amenities in neighboring communities. Colts Neck is listed as one of the 20 wealthiest towns in New Jersey.

These communities represent less than 1 percent of all U.S. households and are the wealthiest consumer market. These highly educated residents are in their peak earning years, aged 45 to 64, in married-couple households, with or without children. The median age is 42.3 years.. Exercise and community activities are part of their busy lifestyle.

The township’s Farmland Preservation Committee has preserved nearly 1,000 acres of land, providing one way in which the town has been able to prevent large-scale development. The township has strict zoning regulations, and because there is no public water or sewage service, all homes must be built on not less than an acre of land.

Originally a farming community, Colts Neck has long been known for its large number of equestrian farms. From the 1950s into the 1970s many of Colts Neck's heavily wooded areas were developed with large colonial and ranch-style houses on acre-sized lots. In the 1980s and continuing into the 2000s much of the town's farm land has been replaced with large houses, mansions and sprawling estates, although a large number of equestrian farms remain. Many of Colts Neck's residents are professional business people who commute into New York City.

The Colts Neck School District has one school for K-2, one for 3-5 and a middle school for 6-8. High school students will attend  the Freehold Regional High School District, which  consists of 6 high schools - Freehold, Manalapan, Marlboro,  Freehold Township, Howell and Colts Neck. Children usually attend the closest high school – the Colts Neck students will attend Colts Neck High School.

Each high schools has a specialized Learning Center for highly motivated and talented students, who are all are eligible for enrollment through a  competitive admission process . The curriculums at the Specialized Learning Centers are:
Freehold Township - animal and botanical sciences academy, global issues
Howell  - humanities, performing and fine arts academy
Marlboro - business administration
Freehold - medical and computer sciences, culinary arts/hospitality management academy     Manalapan - science and engineering, law enforcement and public safety academies and automotive technology
Colts Neck - a Navy JROTC character and leadership development academy, law and public service

At all of the high schools, SAT scores consistently exceed state and national averages, and more than 87 percent of the district's students pursue higher education.

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