For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 854 students in Midland Park, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 462 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in Midland Park, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Midland Park, NJ are Highland Elementary School and Midland Park Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Midland Park, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Midland Park have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Midland Park, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31 Highland Ave
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-3880
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-3880
Grades: 3-6
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Midland Park Jr./sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Prospect St
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 444-7400
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 444-7400
Grades: 7-12
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
Godwin Elementary School
Magnet School
41 E. Center Street
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-5350
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-5350
Grades: PK-2
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Midland Park, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Midland Park, NJ include Highland Elementary School and Midland Park Jr./sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Midland Park?
3 public schools are located in Midland Park.
What percentage of students in Midland Park go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in Midland Park are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Midland Park?
Midland Park public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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