For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 953 students in Boonton, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Boonton, NJ are Rockaway Valley School and John Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boonton, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Boonton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Boonton, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockaway Valley School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Valley Road
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 334-4162
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 334-4162
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
John Hill School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
435 Lathrop Avenue
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 335-9700
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 335-9700
Gr: 3-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Boonton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 Lathrop Ave
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 335-9700
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 335-9700
Gr: 7-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Boonton, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Boonton, NJ include Rockaway Valley School and John Hill School.
How many public middle schools are located in Boonton?
2 public middle schools are located in Boonton.
What is the racial composition of students in Boonton?
Boonton public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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