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Best Lakewood Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Somerset Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lakewood, New Jersey

Lakewood, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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).

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