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Best Paramus Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,782 students in Paramus, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paramus, NJ are East Brook Middle School, Autistic Continuum and West Brook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paramus, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Paramus have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Paramus, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Brook Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
190 Spring Valley Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Gr: 5-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Autistic Continuum
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
West Brook Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
560 Roosevelt Boulevard
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Gr: 5-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Behavioral Continuum
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Bergen Regional School
Alternative School
374 E Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-6230
Gr: 2-12
Rank: n/an/a
Life Skills Continuum
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Multiple Disabilities Continuum
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School
Special Education School
333 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Paramus, New Jersey

Paramus, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
296 E Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 599-6185
Gr: 9-11 | 13 students
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
E.285 Pascack Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Paramus, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paramus, NJ include East Brook Middle School, Autistic Continuum and West Brook Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Paramus?
9 public middle schools are located in Paramus.
What is the racial composition of students in Paramus?
Paramus public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Paramus are often viewed compared to one another?

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