For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 265 students in Wharton, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Wharton, NJ is Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wharton, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Wharton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wharton, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 East Central Avenue
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-1253
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-1253
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wharton, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wharton, NJ include Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wharton?
1 public middle schools are located in Wharton.
What is the racial composition of students in Wharton?
Wharton public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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