For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 403 students in 07762, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools in zipcode 07762 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07762, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07762, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
H W Mountz Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 07762, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07762, NJ include H W Mountz Elementary School and Spring Lake Heights Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07762?
2 public middle schools are located in 07762.
What is the racial composition of students in 07762?
07762 public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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