Top 3 Best Forked River Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,077 students in Forked River, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 226 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Forked River, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Forked River, NJ are Lacey Township Middle School, Forked River Elementary School and Ocean Rch. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forked River, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Forked River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Forked River, NJ Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lacey Township Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
660 Denton Avenue
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 242-2100
Grades: 7-8
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Forked River Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2080
Grades: K-4
| 465 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Rch
Alternative School
1 Game Farm Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 693-9282
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Forked River, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Forked River, NJ include Lacey Township Middle School, Forked River Elementary School and Ocean Rch.
How many public schools are located in Forked River, NJ?
3 public schools are located in Forked River, NJ.
What percentage of students in Forked River, NJ go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Forked River, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Forked River, NJ?
Forked River, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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