Best 07029 New Jersey Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 642 students in 07029, NJ.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 07029, NJ are Washington Middle School and East Newark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 07029 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07029, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).