For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,329 students in 07042, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07042, NJ are Buzz Aldrin Middle School, Renaissance Middle School At The Rand Building and Glenfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07042 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07042, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07042, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
173 Bellevue Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4220
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Renaissance Middle School At The Rand Building
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
176 North Fullerton Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-5741
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-5741
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Glenfield Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Maple Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4172
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4172
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 07042, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07042, NJ include Buzz Aldrin Middle School, Renaissance Middle School At The Rand Building and Glenfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07042?
3 public middle schools are located in 07042.
What is the racial composition of students in 07042?
07042 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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