For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 959 students in Lakehurst, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Lakehurst, NJ are Manchester Township Elementary School and Lakehurst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakehurst, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lakehurst have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lakehurst, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester Township Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 N Colonial Drive
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 323-9600
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 323-9600
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #22.
Lakehurst Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Union Ave
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-5741
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-5741
Grades: PK-8
| 404 students
Lakehurst, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Enhancement Technical Prg Lake High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
Naes
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-8198
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-8198
Grades: 12
| 2 students
Hangar One, Joint Base Mcguire
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 286-5678
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 286-5678
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lakehurst, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Lakehurst, NJ include Manchester Township Elementary School and Lakehurst Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lakehurst?
2 public schools are located in Lakehurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakehurst?
Lakehurst public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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