For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 217 students in 07856, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in 07856, NJ is Mount Arlington Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 07856 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07856, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07856, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Arlington Public School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 Howard Boulevard
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
(973) 398-4400
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
(973) 398-4400
Gr: 3-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07856, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07856, NJ include Mount Arlington Public School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07856?
1 public middle schools are located in 07856.
What is the racial composition of students in 07856?
07856 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% 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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