For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 499 students in 08701, NJ.
The top ranked public charter school in 08701, NJ is Ocean Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 08701 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in 08701, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 08701, NJ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Massachusetts Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6525
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6525
Grades: K-8
| 499 students
08701, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Merdian Acad-lakewood (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
150 Oberlin Avenue North
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-1228
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-1228
Grades: Inquire with school
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 08701, NJ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 08701, NJ include Ocean Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 08701?
1 public charter schools are located in 08701.
What is the racial composition of students in 08701?
08701 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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