For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,310 students in Mountain Lakes, NJ (there are , serving 48 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Mountain Lakes, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Mountain Lakes, NJ are Wildwood Elementary School, Briarcliff Middle School and Mountain Lakes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Lakes, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Mountain Lakes have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mountain Lakes, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
51 Glen Rd.
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-3609
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-3609
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Briarcliff Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
93 Briarcliff Rd.
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-0342
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-0342
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain Lakes High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
96 Powerville Rd.
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-8400
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Drive Program For Hearing Impaired
Special Education School
10 Lake Drive
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 299-0166
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 299-0166
Grades: PK-8
| 65 students
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Biotechnology (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
96 Powerville Road
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-8480
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-8480
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mountain Lakes, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Mountain Lakes, NJ include Wildwood Elementary School, Briarcliff Middle School and Mountain Lakes High School.
How many public schools are located in Mountain Lakes?
4 public schools are located in Mountain Lakes.
What percentage of students in Mountain Lakes go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Mountain Lakes are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Lakes?
Mountain Lakes public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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