Best 08234 New Jersey Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,730 students in 08234, NJ.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 08234, NJ are Fernwood Avenue Middle School and Alder Avenue Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 08234 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08234, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).