Top 5 Best 08701 New Jersey Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,407 students in 08701, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08701, NJ are Clifton Ave Grade School, Ella G Clarke Elementary School and Oak Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08701 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08701, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08701, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clifton Ave Grade School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Clifton Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3650
Grades: 2-5
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Ella G Clarke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Manetta Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3620
Grades: 3-5
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Oak Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3670
Grades: 2-5
| 534 students
Rank: #44.
Lakewood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Somerset Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 995 students
Rank: #55.
Ocean Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 Massachusetts Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6525
Grades: K-7
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
Piner Elementary School
Magnet School
1141 E County Line Road
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3566
Grades: PK-2
| 428 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spruce Street Elementary School
Magnet School
90 Spruce Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3660
Grades: PK-1
| 377 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 08701 New Jersey

08701, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Merdian Acad-lakewood (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
150 Oberlin Avenue North
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-1228
Grades: Inquire with school
| 34 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08701, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08701, NJ include Clifton Ave Grade School, Ella G Clarke Elementary School and Oak Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08701?
7 public elementary schools are located in 08701.
What is the racial composition of students in 08701?
08701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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