For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 971 students in 07026, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in 07026, NJ is Garfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 07026 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07026, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07026, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Lanza Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7020
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7020
Gr: 6-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 07026, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07026, NJ include Garfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07026?
1 public middle schools are located in 07026.
What is the racial composition of students in 07026?
07026 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% 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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