For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,330 students in Lakewood, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Lakewood, NJ is Lakewood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakewood, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (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 81%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakewood High School, with 81% 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lakewood, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
855 Somerset Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3500
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,330 students
Lakewood, 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 high schools in Lakewood, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Lakewood, NJ include Lakewood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lakewood?
1 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
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