For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,980 students in 07017, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07017, NJ are East Orange Stem Academy High School, Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School and Whitney E. Houston Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07017 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07017, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07017, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Orange Stem Academy High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Renshaw Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5900
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Winans Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-8600
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-8600
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Whitney E. Houston Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Dodd St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5880
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5880
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Shelia Y. Oliver Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 North Grove Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5860
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5860
Gr: PK-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Patrick F. Healy Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
116 Hamilton St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5670
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5670
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Sojourner Truth Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
116 Hamilton St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5665
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5665
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
John L. Costley Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
116 Hamilton St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5660
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 07017, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07017, NJ include East Orange Stem Academy High School, Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School and Whitney E. Houston Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 07017?
7 public middle schools are located in 07017.
What is the racial composition of students in 07017?
07017 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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