For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,404 students in 08701, NJ (there are 79 private schools, serving 24,594 private students). 18% of all K-12 students in 08701, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08701, NJ are Clifton Ave Grade School, Lakewood High School and Lakewood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08701 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 08701, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08701, NJ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clifton Ave Grade School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
625 Clifton Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3650
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3650
Grades: 2-5
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
855 Somerset Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3500
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,458 students
Rank: #33.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 Somerset Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3600
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,126 students
Rank: #44.
Ella G Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 Manetta Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3620
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3620
Grades: 2-5
| 375 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Street Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Oak Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3670
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3670
Grades: 2-5
| 633 students
Rank: #66.
Ocean Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Massachusetts Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6525
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6525
Grades: K-6
| 379 students
Rank: #77.
Spruce Street Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
90 Spruce Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3660
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3660
Grades: PK-1
| 384 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Linden Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3626
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3626
Grades: PK-K
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
1141 E County Line Road
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3566
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3566
Grades: PK-1
| 415 students
08701, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Merdian Acad-lakewood (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
150 Oberlin Avenue North
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-1228
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-1228
Grades: Inquire with school
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08701, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08701, NJ include Clifton Ave Grade School, Lakewood High School and Lakewood Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 08701, NJ?
9 public schools are located in 08701, NJ.
What percentage of students in 08701, NJ go to public school?
18% of all K-12 students in 08701, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08701, NJ?
08701, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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