For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,274 students in Budd Lake, NJ (there are , serving 72 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Budd Lake, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Budd Lake, NJ are Sandshore Rd. Elementary School, Chester M. Stephens Elementary School and Mount Olive Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Budd Lake, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Budd Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Budd Lake, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandshore Rd. Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
498 Sandshore Road
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4003
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4003
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Sunset Drive
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4002
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4002
Grades: K-5
| 713 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Olive Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Wolfe Road
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4006
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4006
Grades: 6-8
| 1,124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Budd Lake, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Budd Lake, NJ include Sandshore Rd. Elementary School, Chester M. Stephens Elementary School and Mount Olive Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Budd Lake?
3 public schools are located in Budd Lake.
What percentage of students in Budd Lake go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Budd Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Budd Lake?
Budd Lake public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Budd Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Budd Lake include: Chester M. Stephens Elementary School vs. Sandshore Rd. Elementary School, Sandshore Rd. Elementary School vs. Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
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