For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,680 students in Hazlet, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 260 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Hazlet, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Hazlet, NJ are Beers Street School, Middle Road School and Lillian Drive School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazlet, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hazlet have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hazlet, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beers Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 Beers Street
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1107
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1107
Grades: 5-6
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
Middle Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Middle Road
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-9012
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-9012
Grades: 1-4
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Lillian Drive School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28 Lillian Drive
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 787-2332
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 787-2332
Grades: 1-4
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Raritan Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Cresci Blvd
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1333
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1333
Grades: 1-4
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
Cove Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8 Cove Road
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-5050
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-5050
Grades: 5-6
| 188 students
Rank: #66.
Hazlet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1639 Union Avenue
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-0940
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-0940
Grades: 7-8
| 402 students
Rank: #77.
Raritan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
419 Middle Road
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-8411
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-8411
Grades: 9-12
| 838 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monmouth County Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
417 Middle Rd
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-4995
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-4995
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center
Magnet School
37 Sycamore Drive
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-2180
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-2180
Grades: PK-K
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hazlet, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Hazlet, NJ include Beers Street School, Middle Road School and Lillian Drive School.
How many public schools are located in Hazlet?
9 public schools are located in Hazlet.
What percentage of students in Hazlet go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Hazlet are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hazlet?
Hazlet public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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