For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 322 students in Mountain Lakes, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in Mountain Lakes, NJ is Briarcliff Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Lakes, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Mountain Lakes have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mountain Lakes, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Briarcliff Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
93 Briarcliff Rd.
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-0342
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-0342
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Drive Program For Hearing Impaired
Special Education School
10 Lake Drive
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 299-0166
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 299-0166
Grades: PK-8
| 65 students
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Biotechnology (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
96 Powerville Road
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-8480
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-8480
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mountain Lakes, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mountain Lakes, NJ include Briarcliff Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mountain Lakes?
2 public middle schools are located in Mountain Lakes.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Lakes?
Mountain Lakes public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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