For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,635 students in 07208, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07208, NJ are Victor Mravlag School No. 21, Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 and Elmora School No. 12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07208 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07208, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07208, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Victor Mravlag School No. 21
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Shelley Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5850
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5850
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
919 North Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6900
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6900
Gr: PK-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Elmora School No. 12
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
638 Magie Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5650
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5650
Gr: PK-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Robert Morris School No. 18
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
860 Cross Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6000
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6000
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 -517 Morris Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-3900
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-3900
Gr: PK-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 Pennsylvania Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6950
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6950
Gr: PK-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Joseph Battin School No 4
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Union Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6300
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
631-657 Westminster Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5900
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5900
Gr: K-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 07208, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07208, NJ include Victor Mravlag School No. 21, Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 and Elmora School No. 12.
How many public middle schools are located in 07208?
8 public middle schools are located in 07208.
What is the racial composition of students in 07208?
07208 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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