Excellent
#384 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 16% in state
Based on limited data
Piner Elementary School
Elementary School · Lakewood Township School District
1141 E County Line Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
378
Student-Teacher
7.1:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
378
Student-Teacher
7.1:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#384 of 2,466
In Lakewood
#2 of 9
public schools
In district
#2 of 8
Lakewood Township School District
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
Shortlisting around Piner Elementary School?
Use this profile as one decision point, then compare nearby options, source confidence, and commute fit before picking a neighborhood around it.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Piner Elementary School
Elementary School in Lakewood · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Machzikei Hadas
0.1 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
Yeshiva Toras Yisroel Inc
0.2 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
About Piner Elementary School
Piner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lakewood, NJ, part of Lakewood Township School District. Piner Elementary School serves approximately 378 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Piner Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #384 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- District avg 7.4
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 7.1:1 students to teachers, Piner Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
View breakdown
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Piner Elementary School Compares
See how Piner Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1141 E County Line Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Piner Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lakewood Early Childhood Center (rated 8.1/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Ella G Clarke Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 1.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Ramtown Elementary School (rated 6.4/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Howell), a more accessible option. For more schools in Lakewood, see our Lakewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MACHZIKEI HADAS Lakewood | 0.1 mi | 4.5 |
| YESHIVA TORAS YISROEL INC Lakewood | 0.2 mi | 4.9 |
| YESHIVA YAAROS DEVASH Lakewood | 0.3 mi | 5.4 |
| COASTAL LEARNING CENTER - MONMOUTH Howell | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
| YESHIVA TORAS CHAIM Lakewood | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| TIFERES CHAYA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 5.0 |
| YESHIVA GEDOLAH KEREN HATORAH Lakewood | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Howell Township Middle School South Howell | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| TORAS IMECHA/BNOS BINA-ATERES NECHAMA Lakewood | 1.0 mi | 3.6 |
| Greenville Elementary School Howell | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Ramtown Elementary School Howell | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Lakewood High School Lakewood | 1.2 mi | 3.9 |
| Lakewood Middle School Lakewood | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| YESHIVA NACHLEI TORAH Lakewood | 1.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Lakewood Early Childhood Center Lakewood | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| MORESHES BAIS YAAKOV Lakewood | 1.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Ella G Clarke Elementary School Lakewood | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| SHALVA HIGH SCHOOL Lakewood | 2.1 mi | — |
| TALMUD TORAH YESODEI HATORAH INC. Lakewood | 1.6 mi | 4.8 |
| YESHIVA ORCHOS CHAIM Lakewood | 2.1 mi | 4.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,811
Median Home Value
$430,700
Median Rent
$1,701/mo
Population
136,784
College Educated
32.7%
Homeownership
50.8%
Avg Commute
25.3 min
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Median Age
18.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| AL-HIKMAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Prospect Park, NJ | 8.0 |
| Belleville PS5 Belleville, NJ | 8.0 |
| Clara E Coleman School Glen Rock, NJ | 8.0 |
| Clark Mills School Manalapan, NJ | 8.0 |
| East Brook Elementary School Park Ridge, NJ | 8.0 |
| Elysian Charter School of Hoboken Hoboken, NJ | 8.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Piner Elementary School
What grades does Piner Elementary School serve?
Piner Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Piner Elementary School?
Piner Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Piner Elementary School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Piner Elementary School rank in NJ?
Piner Elementary School ranks #384 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Piner Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Piner Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Piner Elementary School a charter school?
No, Piner Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Piner Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Piner Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Piner Elementary School?
91.8% of students at Piner Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
Powered by 
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.3%
- Phone
- (732) 905-3566
Resources & Links
District
Lakewood Township School District- District Enrollment
- 4,694
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $52,346
- District Rank
- #2 of 8
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateRelated reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.