For the 2025-26 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 60% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Colts Neck have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Conover Road Elementary School
(Math: 76% | 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
Gr: 3-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Drive Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
73 Cedar Drive
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 946-0055
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 946-0055
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Colts Neck High School
(Math: 44% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,413 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
56 Conover Road
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 946-0055
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 946-0055
Gr: PK-2 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Colts Neck, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: Inquire with school | 23 students Minority enrollment: 65%
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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