For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 682 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 21% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07029, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One North Fifth Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-2285
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-2285
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
East Newark Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 11 North Third Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
07029, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15 Frank E. Rodgrs Blvd. South
Harrison, NJ 07029
(862) 339-5050
Harrison, NJ 07029
(862) 339-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1 North Fifth Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(201) 662-6773
Harrison, NJ 07029
(201) 662-6773
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07029, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07029, NJ include Washington Middle School and East Newark Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07029?
2 public middle schools are located in 07029.
What is the racial composition of students in 07029?
07029 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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