For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 859 students in Middletown, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Middletown, NJ is Thompson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middletown, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Middletown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Middletown, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Middletown Lincroft Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-2212
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-2212
Gr: 6-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Middletown, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Middletown, NJ include Thompson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Middletown?
1 public middle schools are located in Middletown.
What is the racial composition of students in Middletown?
Middletown public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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