For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 443 students in Cedar Grove, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in Cedar Grove, NJ is Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar Grove, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Cedar Grove have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Cedar Grove, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Ridge Road
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2646
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2646
Gr: 5-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Essex Junior Academy
Special Education School
520 Pompton Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-0125
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-0125
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cedar Grove, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cedar Grove, NJ include Memorial Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cedar Grove?
2 public middle schools are located in Cedar Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Grove?
Cedar Grove public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% 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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