For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 485 students in Totowa, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Totowa, NJ is Washington Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Totowa, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Totowa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Totowa, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Park School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Crews Street
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Gr: 4-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Passaic Regional School
Alternative School
160 Minnisink Rd
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 256-3337
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 256-3337
Gr: 8-12
Totowa, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Jersey Developmental Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Minisink Rd
Totowa, NJ 07511
(973) 256-1700
Totowa, NJ 07511
(973) 256-1700
Gr: 12 | 3 students
294 Totowa Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Gr: 5-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Totowa, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Totowa, NJ include Washington Park School.
How many public middle schools are located in Totowa?
2 public middle schools are located in Totowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Totowa?
Totowa public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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