Best Hillside Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 410 students in Hillside, NJ.

The top-ranked public middle school in Hillside, NJ is Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hillside, NJ public middle schools have an score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Hillside have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Hillside, NJ (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 43%)
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Bottom 50%

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145 Hillside Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664

Gr: 7-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: n/an/a

Hillside Innovation Academy

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195 Virginia St-1100 Woodruff
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664

Gr: 7-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hillside, NJ?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Hillside, NJ include Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Hillside?

2 public middle schools are located in Hillside.

What is the racial composition of students in Hillside?

Hillside public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).