For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,274 students in 07828, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 72 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 07828, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07828, NJ are Sandshore Rd. Elementary School, Chester M. Stephens Elementary School and Mount Olive Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07828 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07828, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07828, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandshore Rd. Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
498 Sandshore Road
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4003
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4003
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
99 Sunset Drive
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4002
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4002
Gr: K-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Mount Olive Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Wolfe Road
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4006
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4006
Gr: 6-8 | 1,124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07828, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07828, NJ include Sandshore Rd. Elementary School, Chester M. Stephens Elementary School and Mount Olive Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07828?
3 public schools are located in 07828.
What percentage of students in 07828 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 07828 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07828?
07828 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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