For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,274 students in 07828, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07828, NJ are Sandshore Rd. Elementary School, Chester M. Stephens Elementary School and Mount Olive Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07828 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07828, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07828, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandshore Rd. Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
498 Sandshore Road
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4003
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4003
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
99 Sunset Drive
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4002
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4002
Gr: K-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Mount Olive Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Wolfe Road
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4006
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4006
Gr: 6-8 | 1,124 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07828, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07828, NJ include Sandshore Rd. Elementary School, Chester M. Stephens Elementary School and Mount Olive Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07828?
3 public elementary schools are located in 07828.
What is the racial composition of students in 07828?
07828 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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