For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 387 students in Saddle River, NJ. The top ranked public middle school in Saddle River, NJ is Emil A. Cavallini Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saddle River, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Saddle River have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Saddle River, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emil A. Cavallini Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
392 W Saddle River Rd
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 961-6400
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 961-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 387 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Saddle River, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Saddle River, NJ include Emil A. Cavallini Middle School. Saddle River has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public middle schools are located in Saddle River?
1 public middle schools are located in Saddle River.
What is the racial composition of students in Saddle River?
Saddle River public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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