For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 848 students in Lebanon, NJ (there are , serving 179 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Lebanon, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lebanon, NJ are Lebanon Borough School, Patrick Mcgaheran and Round Valley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lebanon, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lebanon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lebanon, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lebanon Borough School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6 Maple St
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 236-2448
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 236-2448
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Patrick Mcgaheran
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
63 Allerton Road
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 735-5151
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 735-5151
Gr: PK-2 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Round Valley
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Cokesbury Rd
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 236-6341
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 236-6341
Gr: 3-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Lebanon, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
51 Sawmill Road
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 439-2171
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 439-2171
Gr: K-2 | 239 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lebanon, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Lebanon, NJ include Lebanon Borough School, Patrick Mcgaheran and Round Valley.
How many public schools are located in Lebanon?
3 public schools are located in Lebanon.
What percentage of students in Lebanon go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Lebanon are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lebanon?
Lebanon public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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