For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,319 students in 07087, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07087, NJ are Sara M. Gilmore Academy, Emerson Middle School and Union Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 07087 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07087, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07087, NJ ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Kerrigan Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Grades: 1-8
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Emerson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 - 18th Street
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5900
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,023 students
Rank: #33.
Union Hill Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Hudson Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5936
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5936
Grades: 7-8
| 902 students
07087, New Jersey ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 New York Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2085
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2085
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
318 18th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5901
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 1,377 students
815 17th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5930
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5930
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
1700 Kerrigan Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07087, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07087, NJ include Sara M. Gilmore Academy, Emerson Middle School and Union Hill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07087?
3 public middle schools are located in 07087.
What is the racial composition of students in 07087?
07087 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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