For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 vocational public middle schools serving 259 students in New Jersey.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top-ranked vocational public middle schools in New Jersey are Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino and Explore Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Jersey vocational public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Vocational Public Middle Schools in New Jersey (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1085 Old Trenton Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 586-2129
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 586-2129
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Explore Middle School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 9th Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6395
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6395
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked vocational public middle schools in New Jersey?
The top-ranked vocational public middle schools in New Jersey include Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino and Explore Middle School.
How many vocational public middle schools are located in New Jersey?
2 vocational public middle schools are located in New Jersey.
What is the racial composition of students in New Jersey?
New Jersey vocational public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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