For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 352 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chester, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black River Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
133 Rt. 513 - North Road
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-6363
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-6363
Gr: 6-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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