For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,213 students in 08820, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 08820, NJ are John Adams Middle School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08820 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08820, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08820, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1081 New Dover Road
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2920
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2920
Grades: 6-8
| 1,009 students
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Woodrow Wilson Drive
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2870
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2870
Grades: 6-8
| 1,204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 08820, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 08820, NJ include John Adams Middle School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08820?
2 public middle schools are located in 08820.
What is the racial composition of students in 08820?
08820 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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