For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,134 students in 07866, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07866, NJ are Copeland Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07866 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07866, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07866, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Copeland Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Lake Shore Drive
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-2465
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-2465
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
95 East Main Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8603
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8603
Grades: 4-8
| 278 students
07866, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Park Lake School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
72 Academy Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 983-1099
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 983-1099
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07866, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07866, NJ include Copeland Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07866?
2 public middle schools are located in 07866.
What is the racial composition of students in 07866?
07866 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% 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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