Home › New Jersey › Lakewood
Best Schools in 08701, NJ
08701, NJ has 106 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 55 elementary) serving 49,688 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 08701 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08701, NJ
The top high schools in 08701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freehold Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2011 Students
2. Toms River High School North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1931 Students
3. Jackson Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
4. Lakewood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1423 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08701, NJ
The top middle schools in 08701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howell Township Middle School South
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howell Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students
2. Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 722 Students
3. Toms River Intermediate School North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
4. Lakewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 995 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08701, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ramtown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howell Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
2. Ocean Academy Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ocean Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 9 • 450 Students
3. Lucy N. Holman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students
4. Ella G Clarke Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 266 Students
5. Clifton Ave Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 357 Students
6. Joseph A. Citta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
7. Oak Street Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 534 Students
8. Yeshiva Orchos Chaim
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yeshiva Orchos Chaim • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 1360 Students
9. Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 850 Students
10. Bnos Devorah
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bnos Devorah • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1001 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08701, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08701, NJ has a total population of 135,256 with 52% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08701, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 08701, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08701, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08701, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 08701, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08701, NJ
How many schools are in 08701, NJ?
08701, NJ has 106 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 55 elementary schools, serving 49,688 students in total.
How do schools in 08701 perform on state tests?
On average, 106 schools in 08701 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 08701 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08701?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near 08701, NJ
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations