For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 761 students in Norwood, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Norwood, NJ is Norwood Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwood, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Norwood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Norwood, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norwood Public School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
177 Summit St
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 768-6363
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 768-6363
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Valley Central
Special Education School
200 Summit Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 767-7224
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 767-7224
Gr: PK-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Norwood, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Norwood, NJ include Norwood Public School.
How many public middle schools are located in Norwood?
2 public middle schools are located in Norwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwood?
Norwood public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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