For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,391 students in Colts Neck, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Colts Neck, NJ are Conover Road Elementary School, Cedar Drive Middle School and Colts Neck High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colts Neck, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Colts Neck have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colts Neck, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conover Road Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
76 Conover Road
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 946-0055
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 946-0055
Grades: 3-5
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Drive Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73 Cedar Drive
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 946-0055
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 946-0055
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Colts Neck High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59 Five Points Road
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 761-0190
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 761-0190
Grades: 9-12
| 1,413 students
Rank: n/an/a
56 Conover Road
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 946-0055
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 946-0055
Grades: PK-2
| 345 students
Colts Neck, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Johanna Huntowski Academy (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
20 County Road 537 East
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 308-1292
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 308-1292
Grades: Inquire with school
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colts Neck, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Colts Neck, NJ include Conover Road Elementary School, Cedar Drive Middle School and Colts Neck High School.
How many public schools are located in Colts Neck?
4 public schools are located in Colts Neck.
What is the racial composition of students in Colts Neck?
Colts Neck public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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