For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,226 students in Brick, NJ (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,077 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Brick, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Brick, NJ are Warren H. Wolf Early Childhood Development Center, Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center and Lake Riviera Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brick, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Brick have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brick, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren H. Wolf Early Childhood Development Center
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
224 Chambers Bridge Rd
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 785-3000
Gr: PK | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2282 Lanes Mill Rd
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Gr: PK | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Lake Riviera Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
171 Beaverson Boulevard
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 785-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Midstreams Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Midstreams Rd
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Gr: K-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Drum Point Road Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41 Drum Point Rd
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 785-3000
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Osbornville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
218 Drum Point Rd
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 785-3000
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Brick Township Memorial High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Lanes Mill Rd
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Lanes Mill Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1891 Lanes Mill Rd
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Hendrickson Avenue
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Brick Township High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
346 Chambers Bridge Rd
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 785-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
103 Hendrickson Avenue
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-3000
Gr: K-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Emma Havens Young Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43 Drum Point Rd
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 785-3000
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 785-3000
Gr: K-5 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Brick Center
Vocational School
350 Chambers Bridge Road
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 286-5670
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 286-5670
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brick, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Brick, NJ include Warren H. Wolf Early Childhood Development Center, Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center and Lake Riviera Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Brick?
13 public schools are located in Brick.
What percentage of students in Brick go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Brick are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brick?
Brick public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Brick are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Brick include: Brick Township Memorial High School vs. Brick Township High School, Brick Township High School vs. Brick Township Memorial High School, Drum Point Road Elementary School vs. Emma Havens Young Elementary School
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