For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,477 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Parlin, NJ (2026-27)
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 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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