Top Rankings
Lakehurst School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 404 students in Lakehurst School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Lakehurst School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,571 Schools
# Students
404 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lakehurst School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#608 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
32%
34%
% Black
14%
14%
% White
46%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,899 is higher than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,978 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,899
$26,937
Spending / Student
$25,978
$25,834
Best Lakehurst School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakehurst Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Union Ave
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-5741
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-5741
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakehurst School District?
Lakehurst School District manages 1 public schools serving 404 students.
What is the rank of Lakehurst School District?
Lakehurst School District is ranked #605 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakehurst School District?
46% of Lakehurst School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakehurst School District?
Lakehurst School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Lakehurst School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,978 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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