For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 952 students in Garfield, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in Garfield, NJ is Garfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield, NJ public middle school 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 Garfield have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Garfield, NJ (2025)
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 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Garfield, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
161 Lanza Avenue
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6614
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6614
Gr: PK | 215 students Minority enrollment: 54%
30 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 252-2714
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 252-2714
Gr: PK-2 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
205 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Garfield, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Garfield, NJ include Garfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Garfield?
1 public middle schools are located in Garfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield?
Garfield 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 68% (majority Hispanic).
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