Public schools in Lakewood, NJ
6 open public schools with an address in Lakewood, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,818
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
9.1:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Lakewood public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Lakewood, NJ: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,818 students, an average of 636 per school. The largest campus is Lakewood High School (1,295 students), and the largest elementary school is Spruce Street Elementary School (554).
Lakewood Township School District operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 9.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 92% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lakewood
Elementary schools in Lakewood
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Ave Grade School Lakewood Township School District | 03–05 | 331 | 7:1 | |
| Oak Street Elem School Lakewood Township School District | PK–02 | 513 | 7.1:1 | |
| Spruce Street Elementary School Lakewood Township School District | PK–KG | 554 | 14.3:1 |
Middle schools in Lakewood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Middle School Lakewood Township School District | 06–08 | 574 | 8.6:1 |
High schools in Lakewood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School Lakewood Township School District | 09–12 | 1,295 | 13.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lakewood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Academy Charter School Ocean Academy Charter School · Charter | KG–10 | 551 | 9.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.9%
- Hispanic87.8%
- Black6.5%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Lakewood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,818 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lakewood
How many public schools are in Lakewood, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Lakewood: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,818 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lakewood?
Schools with an address in Lakewood belong to 2 education agencies, led by Lakewood Township School District (5 schools), Ocean Academy Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Lakewood?
Lakewood High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lakewood, with 1,295 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lakewood?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Lakewood are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ocean Academy Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lakewood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lakewood public schools is 9.1:1, lower than the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lakewood guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New Jersey cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities