For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,305 students in 07112, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07112, NJ are Hawthorne Avenue School, Peshine Avenue School and Chancellor Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07112 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07112, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07112, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Avenue School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
428 Hawthorne Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3960
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3960
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Peshine Avenue School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
433 Peshine Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-7004
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-7004
Gr: PK-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Chancellor Avenue School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Chancellor Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3870
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3870
Gr: PK-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3800
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Bruce Street School
Special Education School
333 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3951
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3951
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Nj Regional Day School - Newark
Special Education School
334 Lyons Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3820
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3820
Gr: K-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
07112, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
255 Chancellor Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3860
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3860
Gr: K-2 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 99%
279 Chancellor Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 508-4334
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 508-4334
Gr: 6-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
33 Maple Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3850
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3850
Gr: K-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
433 Peshine Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3890
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3890
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07112, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07112, NJ include Hawthorne Avenue School, Peshine Avenue School and Chancellor Avenue School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07112?
6 public middle schools are located in 07112.
What is the racial composition of students in 07112?
07112 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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