For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 522 students in Hawthorne, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hawthorne, NJ is Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hawthorne, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
230 Hawthorne Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6460
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6460
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hawthorne, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hawthorne, NJ include Lincoln Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hawthorne?
1 public middle schools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.