Photo: Public domain · Public domainLakewood Township’s public schools score below 82% of New Jersey districts on tests and graduation
23% of students in Lakewood Township’s public schools are proficient in math, below the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Lakewood Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.
From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lakewood Township’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 148 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lakewood Township’s, its schools beat 40%, higher than their 18% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 49% and 36% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
83% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey. Districts ↓
Spending, and where it came from
The district spent $57,653 per student in FY2024, against $28,441 across New Jersey. 23% of its revenue that year was federal (New Jersey 6%), in the last year of pandemic relief. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then three middle, one middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 22% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Ocean Academy Charter School, Tova Bais (private), Bnos Melech of Lakewood Inc (private), Yeshiva Orchos Chaim (private), Bnos Yaakov Elementary School (private), Bnos Devorah (private), Yeshiva Toras Aron (private), Bais Shaindel High School for Girls (private), Yeshiva Toras Aron (private), Bais Taiga (private), Talmud Torah Bais Avrohom (private), Toras Imecha/Bnos Bina-Ateres Nechama (private), Bais Yaakov High School of Lakewood (private), Shiras Chaim (private), Talmud Torah Zecher Yochanan (private), Yeshiva Ohr Shraga Lakewood (private), Machzikei Hadas (private), Nachlas Bais Yaakov (private), Bnos Esther Malka (private), Yeshiva Masoras Avos (private), Belz Institutions/ Bais Malka (private), Oros Bais Yakov (private), Bais Reuven Kamenitz (private), Meoros Bais Yaakov (private), Bnot Yisrael Elementary & High School (private), Bnos Orchos Chaim (private), Talmud Torah of Lakewood (private), Tiferes Chaya Elementary School (private), Nesivos Hatorah (private), Bnos Sanz (private), Tehilas Chaya Sara (private), Cheder Bhel Torah (private), Aderes Bais Yaakov (private), Moreshes Bais Yaakov (private), Uta of Lakewood Inc. (private), Yeshiva Stolin Karlin (private), NJ Center for Judaic Studies (private), Bais Kaila Torah Preparatory High School for Girls (private), Calvary Academy (private), Chein Bais Yaakov (private), Talmud Torah Toldos Yakov Yosef (private), Yeshivat Yagdil Torah (private), Talmud Torah Darchei Avoseinu (private), Chedvas Bais Yaakov High School (private), Yeshiva Toras Emes (private), Yeshive Toras Emes (private), Bnos Penina (private), Satmar Cheder/United Talmudical Academy (private), United Talmudical Academy (private), Bais Hachinuch L'Banos (private), Toras Imeche (private), Talmud Torah Yesodei Hatorah Inc. (private), Sanz of Lakewood-School for, Boys (private), Cheder Eitz Chaim (private), Mesivta Nezer Hatorah (private), Yeshiva Shaar Hatalmud (private), Yeshiva Birchas Chaim (private), Yeshiva Shaarei Orah (private), Mesivata Nezer Hatorah (private), Neemas Bais Yaakov (private), S.c.s.c Inc./Mekar Hachinuch (private), Mesivta Torah Temimah of Lakewood (private), Mesivta Keren Orah (private), Tiferes Shmuel (private), Yeshiva Toras Yisroel Inc (private), Mesivta Ner Moshe (private), Yeshiva Toras Chaim (private), Mesivta Keren Hatorah (private), Bnos Bais Yaakov High School (private), Mesivta Ohr Chaim Meir (private), Bais Brocho Stolin Karlin (private), Yeshivas Ohr Hachinuch (private), Yeshiva Nefesh Hachaim (private), Tiferes Chaim (private), Congregation Yeshiva Mkor Chaim (private), Bet Yaakov Oz Vehadar (private), Yeshiva Gedola of Woodlake Village (private), Mesivta of Central Jersey (private), Yeshiva Yaaros Devash (private), Mesivta Ahavas Hatorah D'Lakewood (private), Yeshiva Yaaros Devash (private), TT Toras Yisroel (private), Shiras Ruchama (private), Yeshiva Bais Hachinuch (private), Cong. Mikor Hatorah (private), Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah (private), Yeshiva Gedola of Woodlake (private), Yeshiva Ohl Hatorah (private), Yeshiva Chemdat Hatorah (private), Mikor Hatorah (private), Yeshiva Even Yisroel (private), Yeshiva Hameir Lyisroel Inc (private), Yeshiva Cheshkas Hatorah (private), Mesivta of Eatontown (private), Bnos Sara (private), Shalva High School (private), Lehmann School & Tech Ed Center (private), Yeshiva Bais Aharon (private), Yeshiva Lekachtov (private), Yeshivas Ohr Yissochor (private), Bais Yaakov Bnos Chayil (private) and Yeshiva Gedola Ohr Chadosh (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Lakewood Township’s grade
C−: better than 18% of New Jersey school districts, #403 of 465 New Jersey towns. Both inputs trail the New Jersey average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lakewood Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Lakewood Township · depends on your address
Piner Elementary School
Grades PK–K · 364 students · 7:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
Lakewood Early Childhood Center
Grades PK–K · 248 students · 5:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
Kindergarten in Lakewood Township · depends on your address
Piner Elementary School
Grades PK–K · 364 students · 7:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
Lakewood Early Childhood Center
Grades PK–K · 248 students · 5:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
1st grade in Lakewood Township
Spruce Street Elementary School
Grades 1–2 · 554 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
2nd grade in Lakewood Township
Spruce Street Elementary School
Grades 1–2 · 554 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
3rd grade in Lakewood Township · depends on your address
Oak Street Elem School
Grades 3–6 · 513 students · 7:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
Clifton Ave Grade School
Grades 3–6 · 331 students · 7:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
Ella G Clarke Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 314 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
4th grade in Lakewood Township · depends on your address
Oak Street Elem School
Grades 3–6 · 513 students · 7:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
Clifton Ave Grade School
Grades 3–6 · 331 students · 7:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
Ella G Clarke Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 314 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
5th grade in Lakewood Township · depends on your address
Oak Street Elem School
Grades 3–6 · 513 students · 7:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
Clifton Ave Grade School
Grades 3–6 · 331 students · 7:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
Ella G Clarke Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 314 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
6th grade in Lakewood Township · depends on your address
Oak Street Elem School
Grades 3–6 · 513 students · 7:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
Clifton Ave Grade School
Grades 3–6 · 331 students · 7:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
Ella G Clarke Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 314 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
7th grade in Lakewood Township
Lakewood Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 574 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
8th grade in Lakewood Township
Lakewood Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 574 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
9th grade in Lakewood Township
Lakewood High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,295 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
10th grade in Lakewood Township
Lakewood High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,295 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
11th grade in Lakewood Township
Lakewood High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,295 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
12th grade in Lakewood Township
Lakewood High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,295 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Lakewood
Lakewood Township’s public schools are run by Lakewood Township School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Lakewood Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Lakewood Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Township | C− | Lakewood Township |
| Howell | B | Howell Township PK–8 · Freehold Regional 9–12 |
| Brick | C+ | Brick Township |
| Jackson | B− | Jackson Township |
Every school in Lakewood Township
110 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Lakewood Township’s schools
Are Lakewood Township’s schools good?
On New Jersey’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Lakewood Township children attend score below 82% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #403 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 40%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lakewood Township in?
Lakewood Township School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,193 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Lakewood Township kids go to high school?
Lakewood High School in Lakewood, with 1,295 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Lakewood Township’s graduation rate?
83% of the class of 2023 in Lakewood Township School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does Lakewood Township spend per student?
$57,653 in Lakewood Township School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Lakewood Township?
Yes: Tova Bais (nonsectarian · all-girls, grades PK–12, 2,149 students), Bnos Melech of Lakewood Inc (religious · all-girls, grades K–12, 1,710 students), Yeshiva Orchos Chaim (religious · all-boys, grades K–8, 1,468 students), Bnos Yaakov Elementary School (religious · all-girls, grades K–8, 1,059 students), Bnos Devorah (religious · all-girls, grades PK–8, 1,054 students), Yeshiva Toras Aron (religious · all-boys, grades K–8, 976 students), Bais Shaindel High School for Girls (religious · all-girls, grades 9–12, 950 students), Yeshiva Toras Aron (nonsectarian · all-boys, grades K–8, 893 students), Bais Taiga (religious · all-girls, grades K–2, 875 students), Talmud Torah Bais Avrohom (religious · all-boys, grades PK–8, 809 students), Toras Imecha/Bnos Bina-Ateres Nechama (religious · all-girls, grades PK–12, 790 students), Bais Yaakov High School of Lakewood (religious · all-girls, grades 9–12, 690 students), Shiras Chaim (religious · all-girls, grades K–8, 658 students), Talmud Torah Zecher Yochanan (religious · all-boys, grades PK–11, 655 students), Yeshiva Ohr Shraga Lakewood (religious · all-boys, grades K–10, 606 students), Machzikei Hadas (religious · all-boys, grades PK–10, 596 students), Nachlas Bais Yaakov (religious · all-girls, grades PK–8, 574 students), Bnos Esther Malka (religious · all-girls, grades K–8, 569 students), Yeshiva Masoras Avos (religious · all-boys, grades PK–8, 567 students), Belz Institutions/ Bais Malka (religious · all-girls, grades PK–12, 537 students), Oros Bais Yakov (religious · all-girls, grades 9–12, 530 students), Bais Reuven Kamenitz (religious · all-boys, grades K–8, 524 students), Meoros Bais Yaakov (nonsectarian · all-girls, grades PK–8, 496 students), Bnot Yisrael Elementary & High School (religious · all-girls, grades K–12, 494 students), Bnos Orchos Chaim (religious · all-girls, grades K–8, 494 students), Talmud Torah of Lakewood (religious · all-boys, grades K–8, 461 students), Tiferes Chaya Elementary School (religious · all-girls, grades PK–8, 438 students), Nesivos Hatorah (religious · all-boys, grades K–7, 429 students), Bnos Sanz (religious · all-girls, grades PK–9, 409 students), Tehilas Chaya Sara (religious · all-girls, grades PK–8, 374 students), Cheder Bhel Torah (religious · all-boys, grades K–8, 348 students), Aderes Bais Yaakov (religious · all-girls, grades 9–12, 346 students), Moreshes Bais Yaakov (religious · all-girls, grades K–8, 335 students), Uta of Lakewood Inc. (religious · all-girls, grades PK–11, 334 students), Yeshiva Stolin Karlin (religious · all-boys, grades K–9, 332 students), NJ Center for Judaic Studies (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 313 students), Bais Kaila Torah Preparatory High School for Girls (religious · all-girls, grades 9–12, 309 students), Calvary Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 305 students), Chein Bais Yaakov (religious · all-girls, grades PK–8, 300 students), Talmud Torah Toldos Yakov Yosef (religious · all-boys, grades PK–10, 291 students), Yeshivat Yagdil Torah (religious · all-boys, grades K–8, 290 students), Talmud Torah Darchei Avoseinu (religious · all-boys, grades K–8, 258 students), Chedvas Bais Yaakov High School (religious · all-girls, grades 9–12, 253 students), Yeshiva Toras Emes (religious · all-girls, grades PK–8, 250 students), Yeshive Toras Emes (religious · all-boys, grades PK–8, 250 students), Bnos Penina (religious · all-girls, grades PK–8, 226 students), Satmar Cheder/United Talmudical Academy (religious · all-boys, grades K–8, 215 students), United Talmudical Academy (religious · all-boys, grades 1–8, 215 students), Bais Hachinuch L'Banos (religious · all-girls, grades PK–6, 206 students), Toras Imeche (religious · all-girls, grades 9–12, 205 students), Talmud Torah Yesodei Hatorah Inc. (religious · all-boys, grades PK–6, 200 students), Sanz of Lakewood-School for, Boys (religious · all-boys, grades K–6, 185 students), Cheder Eitz Chaim (religious · all-boys, grades K–7, 165 students), Mesivta Nezer Hatorah (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 162 students), Yeshiva Shaar Hatalmud (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 160 students), Yeshiva Birchas Chaim (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 145 students), Yeshiva Shaarei Orah (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 140 students), Mesivata Nezer Hatorah (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 136 students), Neemas Bais Yaakov (religious · all-girls, grades PK–4, 135 students), S.c.s.c Inc./Mekar Hachinuch (religious, grades 2–11, 134 students), Mesivta Torah Temimah of Lakewood (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 132 students), Mesivta Keren Orah (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 128 students), Tiferes Shmuel (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 128 students), Yeshiva Toras Yisroel Inc (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 127 students), Mesivta Ner Moshe (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 125 students), Yeshiva Toras Chaim (religious · all-boys, grades 9–11, 124 students), Mesivta Keren Hatorah (religious · all-boys, grades 9–11, 119 students), Bnos Bais Yaakov High School (religious · all-girls, grades 9–12, 117 students), Mesivta Ohr Chaim Meir (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 109 students), Bais Brocho Stolin Karlin (religious · all-girls, grades PK–2, 106 students), Yeshivas Ohr Hachinuch (religious · all-boys, grades K–4, 104 students), Yeshiva Nefesh Hachaim (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 103 students), Tiferes Chaim (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 92 students), Congregation Yeshiva Mkor Chaim (religious · all-boys, grades 9–11, 91 students), Bet Yaakov Oz Vehadar (religious · all-girls, grades PK–4, 90 students), Yeshiva Gedola of Woodlake Village (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 88 students), Mesivta of Central Jersey (religious · all-boys, grades 9–11, 78 students), Yeshiva Yaaros Devash (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 76 students), Mesivta Ahavas Hatorah D'Lakewood (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 75 students), Yeshiva Yaaros Devash (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 74 students), TT Toras Yisroel (religious · all-boys, grades K–5, 73 students), Shiras Ruchama (religious · all-girls, grades K–3, 71 students), Yeshiva Bais Hachinuch (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 70 students), Cong. Mikor Hatorah (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 70 students), Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah (religious · all-boys, grades 9–11, 68 students), Yeshiva Gedola of Woodlake (religious · all-boys, grades 9–11, 67 students), Yeshiva Ohl Hatorah (religious · all-boys, grades 9–11, 66 students), Yeshiva Chemdat Hatorah (religious · all-boys, grades 9–11, 60 students), Mikor Hatorah (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 60 students), Yeshiva Even Yisroel (religious · all-boys, grades 1, 56 students), Yeshiva Hameir Lyisroel Inc (religious · all-boys, grades 9–11, 49 students), Yeshiva Cheshkas Hatorah (religious · all-boys, grades 11–12, 48 students), Mesivta of Eatontown (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 36 students), Bnos Sara (nonsectarian · all-girls, grades 1–8, 35 students), Shalva High School (religious · all-girls, grades 9–12, 33 students), Lehmann School & Tech Ed Center (special education, grades K–12, 29 students), Yeshiva Bais Aharon (religious · all-boys, grades 9–11, 29 students), Yeshiva Lekachtov (religious · all-boys, grades 9–12, 25 students), Yeshivas Ohr Yissochor (religious · all-boys, grades 9–11, 24 students), Bais Yaakov Bnos Chayil (religious · all-girls, grades K–2, 23 students) and Yeshiva Gedola Ohr Chadosh (religious · all-boys, grades 12, 11 students). Lakewood Township also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Lakewood Township families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.