Best Garfield Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Garfield Middle School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
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Bottom 50%

175 Lanza Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7020

Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Garfield, New Jersey

Garfield, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Pre-k Annex (Closed 2005)

161 Lanza Avenue
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6614

Gr: PK | 215 students Minority enrollment: 54%

School #4 Annex (Closed 2015)

30 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 252-2714

Gr: PK-2 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Woodrow Wilson School #5 (Closed 2023)

205 Outwater Lane
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).