For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,532 students in Parlin, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in Parlin, NJ is Sayreville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parlin, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Parlin have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Parlin, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sayreville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Washington Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5290
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5290
Gr: 6-8 | 1,335 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Lifelong Learning
Special Education School
333 Cheesequake Rd
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 727-3736
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 727-3736
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Parlin, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
19 South Main Street
Parlin, NJ 08859
(609) 397-2012
Parlin, NJ 08859
(609) 397-2012
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Parlin, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Parlin, NJ include Sayreville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Parlin?
2 public middle schools are located in Parlin.
What is the racial composition of students in Parlin?
Parlin public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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