Top 5 Best Middlesex Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,986 students in Middlesex, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 145 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Middlesex, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Middlesex, NJ are Hazelwood Elementary School, Parker Elementary School and Watchung Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middlesex, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Middlesex have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Middlesex, NJ Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hazelwood Elementary School
Math: 30-39%
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Hazelwood Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: PK-3
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Parker Elementary School
Math: ≤10%
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
South Lincoln Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: K-3
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Watchung Elementary School
Math: 20-29%
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Fisher Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: K-3
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Middlesex High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 John F. Kennedy Drive
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #55.
Von E. Mauger Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Fisher Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fisher Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: 4-5
| 290 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Middlesex, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Middlesex, NJ include Hazelwood Elementary School, Parker Elementary School and Watchung Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Middlesex, NJ?
6 public schools are located in Middlesex, NJ.
What percentage of students in Middlesex, NJ go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Middlesex, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Middlesex, NJ?
Middlesex, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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