For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 vocational public middle schools serving 799 students in New Jersey.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top ranked vocational public middle schools in New Jersey are Explore Middle School and Piscataway Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Jersey vocational public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average).
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 Vocational Public Middle Schools in New Jersey (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Explore Middle School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180-9th St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6395
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6395
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Piscataway Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Suttons Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0717
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0717
Grades: 8-12
| 647 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked vocational public middle schools in New Jersey?
The top ranked vocational public middle schools in New Jersey include Explore Middle School and Piscataway Magnet School.
How many vocational public middle schools are located in New Jersey?
2 vocational public middle schools are located in New Jersey.
What is the racial composition of students in New Jersey?
New Jersey vocational 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).
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