Best Lakehurst Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 959 students in Lakehurst, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Lakehurst, NJ are Manchester Township Elementary School and Lakehurst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakehurst, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lakehurst have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lakehurst, NJ (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manchester Township Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 N Colonial Drive
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 323-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Lakehurst Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Union Ave
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-5741
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lakehurst, New Jersey

Lakehurst, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Naes
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-8198
Gr: 12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Hangar One, Joint Base Mcguire
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 286-5678
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lakehurst, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Lakehurst, NJ include Manchester Township Elementary School and Lakehurst Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lakehurst?
2 public schools are located in Lakehurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakehurst?
Lakehurst public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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