For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,274 students in Budd Lake, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Budd Lake, 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.
Budd Lake, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Budd Lake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Budd Lake, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandshore Rd. Elementary School
(Math: 55% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Sunset Drive
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4002
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4002
Grades: K-5
| 713 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Budd Lake, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Budd Lake, NJ include Sandshore Rd. Elementary School, Chester M. Stephens Elementary School and Mount Olive Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Budd Lake?
3 public elementary schools are located in Budd Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Budd Lake?
Budd Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Budd Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Budd Lake include: Chester M. Stephens Elementary School vs. Sandshore Rd. Elementary School, Sandshore Rd. Elementary School vs. Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
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