For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 440 students in Emerson, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Emerson, NJ is Emerson Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emerson, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Emerson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Emerson, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Jr Sr High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 Main Street
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 262-4447
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 262-4447
Gr: 7-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Emerson, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Emerson, NJ include Emerson Jr Sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Emerson?
1 public middle schools are located in Emerson.
What is the racial composition of students in Emerson?
Emerson public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% 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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