Top Rankings
Lakewood Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,257 students in Lakewood Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Lakewood Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
4,257 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
473 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Lakewood Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#507 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
23%
Graduation Rate
81%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
3,675 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
86%
34%
# Black Students
261 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
6%
15%
# White Students
233 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
6%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
336
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
278
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
249
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
321
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
289
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
286
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
303
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
283
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
294
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
288
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
365
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
332
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
338
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
295
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $78,253 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $72,351 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$333 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$308 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$78,253
$26,931
Spending / Student
$72,351
$25,828
Best Lakewood Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clifton Ave Grade School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
625 Clifton Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3650
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3650
Grades: 2-6
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Ella G Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 Manetta Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3620
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3620
Grades: 3-6
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Street Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Oak Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3670
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3670
Grades: 2-6
| 656 students
Rank: #44.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 Somerset Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3600
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 582 students
Rank: #55.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
855 Somerset Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3500
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,330 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Linden Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3626
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3626
Grades: PK-K
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
1141 E County Line Road
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3566
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3566
Grades: PK-K
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
90 Spruce Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3660
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3660
Grades: 1
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakewood Township School District?
Lakewood Township School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,257 students.
What is the rank of Lakewood Township School District?
Lakewood Township School District is ranked #507 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood Township School District?
86% of Lakewood Township School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakewood Township School District?
Lakewood Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Lakewood Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $72,351 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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