For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,472 students in 07202, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07202, NJ are William F. Halloran School No.22, Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 and Abraham Lincoln School No. 14. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07202 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07202, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07202, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William F. Halloran School No.22
(Math: 56% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
612 Pulaski Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-4860
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-4860
Grades: 2-8
| 1,145 students
Rank: #22.
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1014 South Elmora Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5970
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5970
Grades: PK-8
| 723 students
Rank: #33.
Abraham Lincoln School No. 14
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Grove Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5828
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5828
Grades: K-8
| 786 students
Rank: #44.
Christopher Columbus School No. 15
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
511 Third Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5730
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5730
Grades: K-8
| 693 students
Rank: #55.
Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Second Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6230
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6230
Grades: K-8
| 764 students
Rank: #66.
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
529 Edgar Rd
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6200
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 559 students
Rank: #77.
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 Bayway Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Grades: PK-8
| 802 students
07202, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
650 Bayway Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6340
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6340
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07202, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07202, NJ include William F. Halloran School No.22, Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 and Abraham Lincoln School No. 14.
How many public middle schools are located in 07202?
7 public middle schools are located in 07202.
What is the racial composition of students in 07202?
07202 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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