For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 769 students in 07079, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in 07079, NJ is South Orange Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle school in zipcode 07079 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07079, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07079, NJ ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Orange Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 North Ridgewood Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2772
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2772
Grades: 6-8
| 769 students
07079, New Jersey ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
112 Glenview Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2801
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2801
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07079, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07079, NJ include South Orange Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07079?
1 public middle schools are located in 07079.
What is the racial composition of students in 07079?
07079 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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