For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 403 students in 07762, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 530 private students). 43% of all K-12 students in 07762, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07762, NJ are H W Mountz Elementary School and Spring Lake Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07762 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07762, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07762, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
H W Mountz Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
411 Tuttle Ave
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6380
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6380
Grades: PK-8
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 Highway 71
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6149
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6149
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07762, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07762, NJ include H W Mountz Elementary School and Spring Lake Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07762?
2 public schools are located in 07762.
What percentage of students in 07762 go to public school?
43% of all K-12 students in 07762 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07762?
07762 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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