For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 784 students in 07018, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07018, NJ are Pride Academy Charter School and Benjamin Banneker Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07018 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07018, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 07018, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pride Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
117 Elmwood Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 672-3200
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 672-3200
Grades: 5-8
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Banneker Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Clinton Street
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-4320
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-4320
Grades: PK-8
| 487 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07018, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07018, NJ include Pride Academy Charter School and Benjamin Banneker Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 07018?
2 public middle schools are located in 07018.
What is the racial composition of students in 07018?
07018 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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