For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 446 students in 07436, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in 07436, NJ is Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 07436 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07436, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07436, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71 Oak St
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-8185
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-8185
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07436, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07436, NJ include Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07436?
1 public middle schools are located in 07436.
What is the racial composition of students in 07436?
07436 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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