For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,855 students in Fair Lawn, NJ. The top ranked public middle schools in Fair Lawn, NJ are Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Memorial Middle School and Hudson Arts And Science Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fair Lawn, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Fair Lawn have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fair Lawn, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 - 01 Morlot Avenue
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 703-2240
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 703-2240
Grades: 5-8
| 1,145 students
Rank: #22.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 - 00 First Street
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 794-5470
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 794-5470
Grades: 5-8
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Hudson Arts And Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Midland Ave
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 773-9140
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 773-9140
Grades: K-8
| 852 students
Rank: #44.
Paterson Arts And Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Grand Street
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(862) 336-1550
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(862) 336-1550
Grades: K-12
| 1,212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fair Lawn, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fair Lawn, NJ include Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Memorial Middle School and Hudson Arts And Science Charter School. Fair Lawn has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public middle schools are located in Fair Lawn?
4 public middle schools are located in Fair Lawn.
What is the racial composition of students in Fair Lawn?
Fair Lawn public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fair Lawn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fair Lawn include: Memorial Middle School vs. Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. Memorial Middle School
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