For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,290 students in Newton, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newton, NJ are Long Pond School, Kittatinny Regional High School and Halsted Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Newton, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Long Pond School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
707 Limecrest Rd, (andover Tow
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5256
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5256
Grades: 5-8
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Kittatinny Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
77 Halsey Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-1800
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-1800
Grades: 7-12
| 781 students
Rank: #33.
Halsted Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Halsted Street
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7440
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7440
Grades: 5-8
| 318 students
Newton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sussex County Juv Det Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
135 Morris Turnpike
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newton, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newton, NJ include Long Pond School, Kittatinny Regional High School and Halsted Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newton?
3 public middle schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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