Best Public Middle Schools in Lakewood, NJ (2025-26)

Best Lakewood Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,081 students in Lakewood, NJ.

The top ranked public middle schools in Lakewood, NJ are Ocean Academy Charter School and Lakewood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lakewood, NJ public middle schools have an score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lakewood, NJ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Ocean Academy Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 20-24%)
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1650 Massachusetts Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6525

Gr: K-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #22.

Lakewood Middle School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
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755 Somerset Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3600

Gr: 7-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

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School

Location

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Merdian Acad-lakewood (Closed 2010)

Special Education School

150 Oberlin Avenue North
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-1228

Gr: Inquire with school | 34 students Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lakewood, NJ?

The top ranked public middle schools in Lakewood, NJ include Ocean Academy Charter School and Lakewood Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Lakewood?

2 public middle schools are located in Lakewood.

What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?

Lakewood public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).