Best Union Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,688 students in Union, NJ.

The top ranked public middle schools in Union, NJ are Kawameeh Middle School and Burnet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Union, NJ public middle schools have an score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Union have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Union, NJ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Kawameeh Middle School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 59%)
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490 David Terrace
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6570

Gr: 5-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #22.

Burnet Middle School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
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1000 Caldwell Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6490

Gr: 5-8 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Union, New Jersey

Union, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Devel L C Hamilton Shcool (Closed 2012)

Special Education School

1231 Burnett Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 810-1501

Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Hamilton Middle School (Closed 2014)

1231 Burnet Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6567

Gr: 5 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Union, NJ?

The top ranked public middle schools in Union, NJ include Kawameeh Middle School and Burnet Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Union?

2 public middle schools are located in Union.

What is the racial composition of students in Union?

Union public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Union are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Union include: Kawameeh Middle School vs. Burnet Middle School, Burnet Middle School vs. Kawameeh Middle School