For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,730 students in North Bergen, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Bergen, NJ are Robert Fulton Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Bergen, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in North Bergen have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in North Bergen, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7407 Hudson Ave
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2900
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2900
Gr: 1-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1215 83rd Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2880
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2880
Gr: 1-8 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1206 63rd St
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2850
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2850
Gr: PK-8 | 1,209 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3110 Liberty Ave
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7020
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7020
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5211 Columbia Avenue
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7007
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7007
Gr: 1-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Eleventh St
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7000
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7000
Gr: 1-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Polk Street School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Polk Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2920
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2920
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
North Bergen, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Independent Studies (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
2000 85th Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 662-6774
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 662-6774
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in North Bergen, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Bergen, NJ include Robert Fulton Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in North Bergen?
7 public middle schools are located in North Bergen.
What is the racial composition of students in North Bergen?
North Bergen public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in North Bergen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in North Bergen include: Robert Fulton Elementary School vs. Horace Mann Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School vs. Robert Fulton Elementary School
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