Best 07079 New Jersey Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 769 students in 07079, NJ.

The top-ranked public middle school in 07079, NJ is South Orange Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle school in zipcode 07079 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07079, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).