For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,202 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 average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newton, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Long Pond School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
707 Limecrest Rd, (andover Tow
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5256
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5256
Gr: 5-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Kittatinny Regional High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
77 Halsey Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-1800
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-1800
Gr: 7-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Halsted Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Halsted Street
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7440
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7440
Gr: 5-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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