For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 929 students in Summit, NJ. The top ranked public middle school in Summit, NJ is Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summit, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Summit have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Summit, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
272 Morris Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1190
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1190
Grades: 6-8
| 929 students
Summit, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Childrens Specialized Hospital (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
150 New Providence Rd
Summit, NJ 07902
(908) 233-3720
Summit, NJ 07902
(908) 233-3720
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Summit, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Summit, NJ include Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School. Summit has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public middle schools are located in Summit?
1 public middle schools are located in Summit.
What is the racial composition of students in Summit?
Summit public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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