For the 2024-25 school year, there are 60 public middle schools serving 33,071 students in Passaic County, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Passaic County, NJ are School 28, Schuyler Colfax Middle School and Little Falls Township Public School # 1. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Passaic County, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Passaic County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Passaic County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School 28
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Presidential Boulevard
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0280
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0280
Grades: PK-8
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3130
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3130
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
Little Falls Township Public School # 1
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Little Falls School # 1, 32 St
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 256-1033
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 256-1033
Grades: 5-8
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
George Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
68 Lenox Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3140
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3140
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
Rank: #55.
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton
Magnet School
Charter School
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: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: #66.
Anthony Wayne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Garside Avenue
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-2120
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-2120
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #77.
Haskell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
973 Ringwood Avenue
Haskell, NJ 07420
(973) 835-8200
Haskell, NJ 07420
(973) 835-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 378 students
Rank: #88.
High Mountain School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 High Mountain Road
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-1220
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-1220
Grades: 5-8
| 257 students
Rank: #99.
Wanaque Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
First Street
Wanaque, NJ 07465
(973) 835-8200
Wanaque, NJ 07465
(973) 835-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 507 students
Rank: #1010.
Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
291 Lafayette Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Grades: 6-12
| 745 students
Rank: #1111.
Lakeside School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
316 Lakeside Avenue
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-7100
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #1212.
Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 Henry Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5500
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5500
Grades: 2-8
| 756 students
Rank: #1313.
Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Memorial Drive
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 317-7750
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 317-7750
Grades: 6-8
| 347 students
Rank: #1414.
Martin J. Ryerson School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Valley Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-7063
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-7063
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson Township Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Weldon Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-1980
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-1980
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #1616.
Norman S. Weir
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
152 College Boulevard
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 321-0750
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 321-0750
Grades: K-8
| 262 students
Rank: #1717.
Washington Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Crews Street
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Grades: 4-8
| 487 students
Rank: #1818.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
230 Hawthorne Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6460
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: #1919.
Walter T. Bergen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Glenwild Avenue
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
(973) 838-4835
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
(973) 838-4835
Grades: 5-8
| 224 students
Rank: #2020.
Passaic Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
252 Boulevard
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Grades: 6-12
| 713 students
Rank: #2121.
Macopin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-5691
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-5691
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #2222.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Van Houten Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2348
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2348
Grades: 6-8
| 1,189 students
Rank: #2323.
John P. Holland Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Garret Mountain Plaza
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 345-2212
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 345-2212
Grades: PK-8
| 688 students
Rank: #2424.
Charles J. Riley School 9
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6 Timothy Street
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-0090
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-0090
Grades: PK-8
| 726 students
Rank: #2525.
Alexander Hamilton Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11-27 16th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0320
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0320
Grades: K-8
| 508 students
Rank: #2626.
Dr. Hani Awadallah School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Marshall Street
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-1000
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 564 students
Rank: #2727.
Joseph A. Taub School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Union Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0700
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0700
Grades: 6-8
| 978 students
Rank: #2828.
Christopher Columbus Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,158 students
Rank: #2929.
School 2
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Passaic Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0020
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0020
Grades: K-8
| 485 students
Rank: #3030.
Haledon Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
91 Henry Street
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-9000
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-9000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,028 students
Rank: #3131.
School 25
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
287 Trenton Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-0250
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-0250
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Rank: #3232.
Mario Drago School No. 3
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 Van Houten Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5503
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5503
Grades: PK-8
| 694 students
Rank: #3333.
Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
47 State Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 247-8920
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 247-8920
Grades: K-8
| 515 students
Rank: #3434.
Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 Highland Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-4219
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-4219
Grades: 1-8
| 731 students
Rank: #3535.
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
390 Van Houten Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5501
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5501
Grades: K-8
| 446 students
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Passaic County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
291 Lafayette Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504
Grades: 7-8
| 1,775 students
1037 Route 46 East
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 684-5869
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 684-5869
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Child S Shelter Of Passaic Co. (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
40 Valleyview Road
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 904-6270
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 904-6270
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Destiny Academy High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13 Wagaraw Blvd
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
200 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2540
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2540
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
48 Bergen St.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5578
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5578
Grades: K-1
| 172 students
Green Rch Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1311 Sloatsburg Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-0646
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-0646
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Hill Top Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
C/o Ryerson School
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-1341
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-1341
Grades: PK
| 2 students
61 127 Preakness Ave
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,058 students
20 Wall St
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5498
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5498
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
35 Lenox Ave
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 839-3777
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 839-3777
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
52 Schoolhouse Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4742
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4742
Grades: PK-K
| 138 students
482-506 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0110
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0110
Grades: 3-11
| 160 students
North Jersey Developmental Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Minisink Rd
Totowa, NJ 07511
(973) 256-1700
Totowa, NJ 07511
(973) 256-1700
Grades: 12
| 3 students
112 N. Fifth Street
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0170
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0170
Grades: 2-4
| 151 students
The Park School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
13 Wagaraw Blvd
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Passaic Trans (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
219 Ellison St
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 825-7040
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 825-7040
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2 East 40th Street
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 684-6591
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 684-6591
Grades: K-4
| 304 students
Paterson Flip (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1 West Broadway
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 523-1200
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 523-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pcesc Academy At Preakness (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1006 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 832-4097
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 832-4097
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
95-99 Dayton Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 591-8542
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 591-8542
Grades: PK-1
| 548 students
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 627 students
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2489
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2489
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2488
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2488
Grades: 9-12
| 695 students
150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2490
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2490
Grades: 9-12
| 657 students
61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Strive Alternative Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13 Waganaw Blvd
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 321-0096
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 321-0096
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
112 N 5th Street
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-2520
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-2520
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Passaic County, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Passaic County, NJ include School 28, Schuyler Colfax Middle School and Little Falls Township Public School # 1.
How many public middle schools are located in Passaic County?
60 public middle schools are located in Passaic County.
What is the racial composition of students in Passaic County?
Passaic County public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Passaic County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Passaic County include: Woodrow Wilson Middle School vs. Christopher Columbus Middle School, Christopher Columbus Middle School vs. Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Norman S. Weir vs. Alexander Hamilton Academy
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