Best 08701 New Jersey Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,081 students in 08701, NJ.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 08701, NJ are Ocean Academy Charter School and Lakewood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 08701 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08701, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).