For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,846 students in Lakewood, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lakewood, NJ are Ocean Academy Charter School and Lakewood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakewood, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Lakewood, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakewood High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lakewood, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Massachusetts Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6525
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6525
Gr: K-9 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
855 Somerset Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3500
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lakewood, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lakewood, NJ include Ocean Academy Charter School and Lakewood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lakewood?
2 public high schools are located in Lakewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?
Lakewood public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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