For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 499 students in 08701, NJ.
The top-ranked public charter school in 08701, NJ is Ocean Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 08701 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in 08701, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 08701, NJ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Massachusetts Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6525
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6525
Gr: K-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
08701, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Merdian Acad-lakewood (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
150 Oberlin Avenue North
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-1228
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-1228
Gr: Inquire with school | 34 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 08701, NJ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 08701, NJ include Ocean Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 08701?
1 public charter schools are located in 08701.
What is the racial composition of students in 08701?
08701 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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