For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,307 students in 07011, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07011, NJ are Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton and Christopher Columbus Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07011 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07011, NJ 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 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07011, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707
Grades: 5-8
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Christopher Columbus Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Piaget Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2360
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2360
Grades: 6-8
| 1,146 students
07011, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
43 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 272-7465
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 272-7465
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07011, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07011, NJ include Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton and Christopher Columbus Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07011?
2 public middle schools are located in 07011.
What is the racial composition of students in 07011?
07011 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 68% (majority Hispanic).
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