For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,461 students in 08734, NJ (there are , serving 32 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 08734, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08734, NJ are Cedar Creek Elementary School, Lanoka Harbor Elementary School and Mill Pond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08734 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08734, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08734, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Western Blvd
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 971-5850
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 971-5850
Grades: 1-5
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Lanoka Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Manchester Ave
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 971-2090
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 971-2090
Grades: 1-5
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Mill Pond Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Western Blvd
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 971-2070
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 971-2070
Grades: PK-K
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Lacey Township High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
73 Haines Street
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 971-2020
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 971-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08734, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08734, NJ include Cedar Creek Elementary School, Lanoka Harbor Elementary School and Mill Pond Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08734?
4 public schools are located in 08734.
What percentage of students in 08734 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 08734 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08734?
08734 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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