For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 859 students in Neptune, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Neptune, NJ are Woodrow Wilson and Neptune Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neptune, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Neptune have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Neptune, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 West Sylvania Ave
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-5319
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-5319
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Neptune Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Heck Avenue
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Neptune, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11 Memorial Drive
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Neptune, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Neptune, NJ include Woodrow Wilson and Neptune Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Neptune?
2 public middle schools are located in Neptune.
What is the racial composition of students in Neptune?
Neptune public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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