For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 411 students in Lakehurst, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lakehurst, NJ is Lakehurst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakehurst, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Lakehurst have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lakehurst, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakehurst Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Union Ave
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-5741
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-5741
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Lakehurst, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Enhancement Technical Prg Lake High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
Naes
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-8198
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-8198
Gr: 12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Lakehurst Center (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
Hangar One, Joint Base Mcguire
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 286-5678
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 286-5678
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lakehurst, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lakehurst, NJ include Lakehurst Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lakehurst?
1 public middle schools are located in Lakehurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakehurst?
Lakehurst public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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