Best Chester Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 330 students in Chester, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in Chester, NJ is Black River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Chester have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Chester, NJ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black River Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
133 Rt. 513 - North Road
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-6363
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chester, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chester, NJ include Black River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chester?
1 public middle schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% 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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