For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,766 students in 07470, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07470, NJ are Schuyler Colfax Middle School, George Washington Middle School and Anthony Wayne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07470 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07470, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07470, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3130
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3130
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #22.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
68 Lenox Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3140
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3140
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Rank: #33.
Anthony Wayne Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Garside Avenue
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-2120
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-2120
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
07470, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pcesc Academy At Preakness (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1006 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 832-4097
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 832-4097
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07470, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07470, NJ include Schuyler Colfax Middle School, George Washington Middle School and Anthony Wayne Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07470?
3 public middle schools are located in 07470.
What is the racial composition of students in 07470?
07470 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% 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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