For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,691 students in Hazlet, NJ (there are , serving 260 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Hazlet, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Hazlet, NJ are Beers Street School, Middle Road School and Lillian Drive School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazlet, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hazlet have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hazlet, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beers Street School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 Beers Street
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1107
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1107
Grades: 5-6
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Middle Road School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Middle Road
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-9012
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-9012
Grades: 1-4
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Lillian Drive School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28 Lillian Drive
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 787-2332
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 787-2332
Grades: 1-4
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Raritan Valley School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Cresci Blvd
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1333
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1333
Grades: 1-4
| 238 students
Rank: #55.
Cove Road School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8 Cove Road
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-5050
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-5050
Grades: 5-6
| 169 students
Rank: #66.
Hazlet Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1639 Union Avenue
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-0940
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-0940
Grades: 7-8
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
Raritan High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
419 Middle Road
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-8411
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-8411
Grades: 9-12
| 817 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monmouth County Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
417 Middle Rd
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-4995
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-4995
Grades: 11-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
37 Sycamore Drive
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-2180
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-2180
Grades: PK-K
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hazlet, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Hazlet, NJ include Beers Street School, Middle Road School and Lillian Drive School.
How many public schools are located in Hazlet?
9 public schools are located in Hazlet.
What percentage of students in Hazlet go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Hazlet are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hazlet?
Hazlet public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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