Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Machzikei Hadas
About the School
- Machzikei Hadas in Lakewood, NJ, is an all–boys Jewish private school offering grades PK through 8 in a suburban community setting.
- The school enrolls 315 students across all grades with a student–teacher ratio of 23:14 teachers.
- Machzikei Hadas is a member of Agudath Israel of America and other religious school associations.
- The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for having one of the largest student bodies.
- Average tuition for elementary schools in Lakewood is approximately $18,140, providing local context for families considering Machzikei Hadas.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Machzikei Hadas ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
315 students
Student Body Type
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Machzikei Hadas's ranking?
Machzikei Hadas ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Machzikei Hadas?
The application deadline for Machzikei Hadas is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Machzikei Hadas is Tiferes Chaim (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Talmud Torah Bais Avrohom (0.1 miles away)
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Gr: 9-12 | 75 students
All-boys (Jewish)
140 Lehigh Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-9007
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students
All-boys (Jewish)
915 New Hampshire Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 363-0040
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K | 439 students
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
388 Chestnut St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 366-1500
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
All-girls (Jewish)
1665 Corporate Road West
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 367-8401
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 371 students
All-girls (Jewish)
440 Oberlin Ave S
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-4274
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students
All-boys (Jewish)
140 Lehigh Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-9007
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students
All-boys (Jewish)
708 Albert Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 668-9315
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
All-boys (Jewish)
1300 New Hampshire Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 415-8578
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 20 students
Special Education School
1100 Airport Rd
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-7200
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students
All-boys (Jewish)
1468 S St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 961-7923
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students
All-boys (Jewish)
915 New Hampshire Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 363-0040
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
All-girls (Jewish)
1665 Corporate Road West
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 367-8401
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 371 students
All-girls (Jewish)
440 Oberlin Ave S
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-4274
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 200 students
All-girls (Jewish)
580 Oak St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 994-7400
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 65 students
All-girls (Jewish)
639 7th St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 813-3770
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students
All-boys (Jewish)
915 New Hampshire Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 363-0040
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K | 439 students
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
388 Chestnut St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 366-1500
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
All-girls (Jewish)
1665 Corporate Road West
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 367-8401
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 200 students
All-girls (Jewish)
580 Oak St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 994-7400
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 65 students
All-girls (Jewish)
639 7th St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 813-3770
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 John Bowker Jr. Blvd
Chatsworth, NJ 08019
(609) 726-1230
Chatsworth, NJ 08019
(609) 726-1230
9306.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Two Learning Way
Browns Mills, NJ 08015
(609) 893-8141
Browns Mills, NJ 08015
(609) 893-8141
9308.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 855 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
180 Bengal Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7510
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-7510
9309.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,003 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Bengal Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-8900
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 660-8900
9309.1 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
423 Wells Mills Road
Waretown, NJ 08758
(732) 286-5660
Waretown, NJ 08758
(732) 286-5660
9309.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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