For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 619 students in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in Upper Montclair is Buzz Aldrin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average).
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 the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair, NJ include Buzz Aldrin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair?
the neighborhood of Upper 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).
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