Best Schools in Brick, New Jersey
9 schools · 4 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Brick by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Lake Riviera Middle School
Middle · Brick Township Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Lanes Mill Elementary School
Elementary · Brick Township Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
Elementary · Brick Township Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Brick for 2026 are Lake Riviera Middle School (7.5/10), Lanes Mill Elementary School (7.0/10), and Veterans Memorial Elementary School (6.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
9
in this city
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$369,550
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
9
in this city
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$369,550
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 7.5/10 despite 38% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Brick schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Brick
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Riviera Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Lanes Mill Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Veterans Memorial Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Warren H. Wolf Early Childhood Development Center | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Osbornville Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Emma Havens Young Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Brick Township Memorial High School | 5.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $101,362
- Median home value
- $369,550
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 82%
25% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Brick compares
New Jersey rank
#190 of 344
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.0
below New Jersey avg (6.4)
Median household income
$101k
86% of New Jersey median
Schools in this city
8
About Schools in Brick, New Jersey
Brick, New Jersey is home to 9 schools, including 9 public schools. The city's schools span 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
With an average rating of 6.3 out of 10, schools in Brick show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Brick is Lake Riviera Middle School with a composite score of 7.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Brick is served by 2 school districts: Brick Township Public School District, Ocean County Vocational Technical School District. These districts collectively serve 8,952 students.
Brick's community shows 33% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $101,362. The poverty rate in the area is 5.3%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 575 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 |
| 2 | 578 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 |
| 3 | 379 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 |
| 4 | 833 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.2 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 896 students · 6th–8th | 7.5 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,297 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 |
| 2 | 1 students · 9th–12th | — |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 360 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 6.3 |
| 2 | 178 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.5 |
Schools in Brick
Brick, New Jersey · 9 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$101,362
Median Home Value
$369,550
Median Rent
$1,710/mo
Population
73,606
College Educated
33%
Homeownership
82%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Community Profile
Brick has a median household income of $101,362. It is an area where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $369,550, with a median rent of $1,710/month. The local poverty rate of 5.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New Jersey
- Elementary
- 4
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 2
- Other
- 2
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Brick, New Jersey
How many schools are in Brick, New Jersey?
Brick has 9 schools, including 9 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Brick, New Jersey?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Brick is 6.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Brick, New Jersey?
The top-ranked school in Brick on MySchoolScout is Lake Riviera Middle School with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Brick, New Jersey?
The top-ranked elementary school in Brick on MySchoolScout is Lanes Mill Elementary School with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Brick, New Jersey?
The top-ranked middle school in Brick on MySchoolScout is Lake Riviera Middle School with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What is the best high school in Brick, New Jersey?
The top-ranked high school in Brick on MySchoolScout is Brick Township Memorial High School with a composite score of 5.1/10.
How many school districts serve Brick, New Jersey?
Brick is served by 2 school districts: Brick Township Public School District, Ocean County Vocational Technical School District.
What is the education level in Brick, New Jersey?
According to Census data, 33% of adults in Brick have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Brick, New Jersey?
The median household income in Brick is approximately $101,362 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brick, New Jersey?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Brick is 12.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Brick, New Jersey?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.