Best 07042 New Jersey Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,333 students in 07042, NJ.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 07042, NJ are Buzz Aldrin Middle School, Renaissance Middle School At The Rand Building and Glenfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 07042 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07042, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).