For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 953 students in Boonton, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Boonton, NJ are Rockaway Valley School and John Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boonton, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Boonton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Boonton, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockaway Valley School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Valley Road
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 334-4162
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 334-4162
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
John Hill School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
435 Lathrop Avenue
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 335-9700
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 335-9700
Grades: 3-8
| 546 students
Boonton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 Lathrop Ave
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 335-9700
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 335-9700
Grades: 7-8
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Boonton, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Boonton, NJ include Rockaway Valley School and John Hill School.
How many public middle schools are located in Boonton?
2 public middle schools are located in Boonton.
What is the racial composition of students in Boonton?
Boonton public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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