Best Forked River Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,298 students in Forked River, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 297 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Forked River, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).

The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Forked River have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).