For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,306 students in Forked River, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Forked River, NJ are Forked River Elementary School and Lacey Township Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forked River, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Forked River have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Forked River, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forked River Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2080
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2080
Grades: 1-5
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Lacey Township Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 Denton Avenue
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 242-2100
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 242-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 845 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Forked River, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Forked River, NJ include Forked River Elementary School and Lacey Township Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Forked River?
2 public elementary schools are located in Forked River.
What is the racial composition of students in Forked River?
Forked River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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