For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 5,927 students in Hunterdon County, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hunterdon County, NJ are Old Turnpike School, Califon Public School and Clinton Township Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hunterdon County, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Hunterdon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hunterdon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Turnpike School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
171 Old Turnpike Road
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 439-2010
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 439-2010
Grades: 5-8
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Califon Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6 School Street
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 832-2828
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 832-2828
Grades: PK-8
| 86 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton Township Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34 Grayrock Road
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 238-9141
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 238-9141
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
East Amwell Township
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43 Wertsville Rd
Ringoes, NJ 08551
(908) 782-6464
Ringoes, NJ 08551
(908) 782-6464
Grades: PK-8
| 375 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Union Township Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Perryville Road
Hampton, NJ 08827
(908) 735-5511
Hampton, NJ 08827
(908) 735-5511
Grades: 4-8
| 223 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ethel Hoppock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
280 Asbury West Portal Rd
Asbury, NJ 08802
(908) 479-6336
Asbury, NJ 08802
(908) 479-6336
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
High Bridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Thomas St
High Bridge, NJ 08829
(908) 638-4101
High Bridge, NJ 08829
(908) 638-4101
Grades: 5-8
| 144 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Township School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
226 Quakertown Road
Quakertown, NJ 08868
(908) 735-7929
Quakertown, NJ 08868
(908) 735-7929
Grades: PK-8
| 280 students
Rank: #99.
Kingwood Township School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
880 County Road 519
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
(908) 996-2941
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
(908) 996-2941
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
Rank: #1010.
Readington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
48 Readington Rd
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
(908) 534-2113
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
(908) 534-2113
Grades: 6-8
| 492 students
Rank: #1111.
Delaware Township School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Rosemont Ringoes Road
Sergeantsville, NJ 08557
(609) 397-3179
Sergeantsville, NJ 08557
(609) 397-3179
Grades: PK-8
| 411 students
Rank: #1212.
Clinton Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 School Street
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-8512
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-8512
Grades: PK-8
| 450 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Bloomsbury Borough School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Main Street
Bloomsbury, NJ 08804
(908) 479-4414
Bloomsbury, NJ 08804
(908) 479-4414
Grades: PK-8
| 96 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
J.p. Case Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Case Boulevard
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7501
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7501
Grades: 7-8
| 673 students
Rank: #1515.
Alexandria Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
557 County Rd. 513, Alexandria
Pittstown, NJ 08867
(908) 996-6811
Pittstown, NJ 08867
(908) 996-6811
Grades: 4-8
| 256 students
Rank: #1616.
Woodglen School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Bunnvale Road
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 638-4111
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 638-4111
Grades: 5-8
| 292 students
Rank: #1717.
Holland Township Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Milford Warren Glen Road
Milford, NJ 08848
(908) 995-2401
Milford, NJ 08848
(908) 995-2401
Grades: PK-8
| 507 students
Rank: #1818.
Frenchtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 Harrison St
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
(908) 996-2751
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
(908) 996-2751
Grades: PK-8
| 104 students
Rank: #1919.
South Hunterdon Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Mt Airy Harbourton Rd
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-2060
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-2060
Grades: 7-12
| 417 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esc Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
37 Hoffmans Crossing Road
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 439-3703
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 439-3703
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Hunterdon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Esc School At West Amwell (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1422 State Hwy 179
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-2575
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-2575
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
200 Sanatorium Rd
Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
(908) 537-2141
Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
(908) 537-2141
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hc Computer Science And Software Engineering Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
19 Senator Stout Road, 300 Eme
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 788-1119
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 788-1119
Grades: 9
| n/a students
710 Milford-warren Glen Road
Milford, NJ 08848
(908) 995-2401
Milford, NJ 08848
(908) 995-2401
Grades: 5-8
| 312 students
Hunterdon Developmental Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Main St
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-4031
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-4031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sandhill School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
215 Route 31
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 806-2729
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 806-2729
Grades: Inquire with school
| 62 students
51 Sawmill Road
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 439-2171
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 439-2171
Grades: K-2
| 239 students
27 Belvidere Avenue
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-7916
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-7916
Grades: PK-8
| 42 students
19 South Main St.
Stockton, NJ 08559
(609) 397-2012
Stockton, NJ 08559
(609) 397-2012
Grades: 5-6
| 12 students
Trillium Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
No St Address
Flemington, NJ 08822
(609) 773-0035
Flemington, NJ 08822
(609) 773-0035
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hunterdon County, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hunterdon County, NJ include Old Turnpike School, Califon Public School and Clinton Township Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hunterdon County?
20 public middle schools are located in Hunterdon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hunterdon County?
Hunterdon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hunterdon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hunterdon County include: Clinton Township Middle School vs. Clinton Public School, Delaware Township School vs. East Amwell Township, East Amwell Township vs. Delaware Township School
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