Best Newton Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,241 students in Newton, NJ.

The top ranked public middle schools in Newton, NJ are Long Pond School, Kittatinny Regional High School and Halsted Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Newton, NJ public middle schools have an score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Long Pond School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
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707 Limecrest Rd, (andover Tow
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5256

Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Rank: #22.

Kittatinny Regional High School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
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77 Halsey Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-1800

Gr: 7-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #33.

Halsted Middle School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
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59 Halsted Street
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7440

Gr: 5-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

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Newton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Sussex County Juv Det Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

135 Morris Turnpike
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public middle schools in Newton, NJ include Long Pond School, Kittatinny Regional High School and Halsted Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Newton?

3 public middle schools are located in Newton.

What is the racial composition of students in Newton?

Newton public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).