For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,329 students in Montclair, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Montclair, 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.
Montclair, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Montclair have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in Montclair, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
173 Bellevue Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4220
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4220
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #22.
Renaissance Middle School At The Rand Building
(Math: 39% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
176 North Fullerton Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-5741
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-5741
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Glenfield Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Maple Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4172
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4172
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Montclair, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Montclair, 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 Montclair?
3 public middle schools are located in Montclair.
What is the racial composition of students in Montclair?
Montclair 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).
Which public middle schools in Montclair are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Montclair include: Glenfield Middle School vs. Buzz Aldrin Middle School, Buzz Aldrin Middle School vs. Glenfield Middle School, Renaissance Middle School At The Rand Building vs. Buzz Aldrin Middle School
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