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Best Lodi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,195 students in Lodi, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 257 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Lodi, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lodi, NJ are Columbus School, Hilltop School and Roosevelt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lodi, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lodi have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lodi, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Columbus School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
370 Westervelt Place
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-0514
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Hilltop School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Kipp Avenue
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 778-1213
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
435 Passaic Avenue
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8511
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Wilson School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
80 Union Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 473-8189
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
75 First Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-8662
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Washington School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 N Main Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8513
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Lodi High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
99 Putnam Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Lodi Middle School High School
Special Education School
123 Union St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 249-0995
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Moonachie Campus
Special Education School
Robert L. Craig School, 20 Wes
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 249-0995
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lodi, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Lodi, NJ include Columbus School, Hilltop School and Roosevelt School.
How many public schools are located in Lodi?
9 public schools are located in Lodi.
What percentage of students in Lodi go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Lodi are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lodi?
Lodi public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lodi are often viewed compared to one another?

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