For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,180 students in 07107, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07107, NJ are First Avenue School, Abington Avenue School and Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07107 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07107, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07107, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
First Avenue School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 First Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5240
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5240
Gr: PK-8 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Abington Avenue School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 Abington Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5230
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5230
Gr: PK-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
291 N 7th St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5260
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5260
Gr: PK-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Sussex Avenue School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
307 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5200
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Essex Regional School
Alternative School
395-97 No 5th Street
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 648-4333
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 648-4333
Gr: PK-12
07107, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
108 South 9th St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 733-7368
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 733-7368
Gr: K-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07107, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07107, NJ include First Avenue School, Abington Avenue School and Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07107?
5 public middle schools are located in 07107.
What is the racial composition of students in 07107?
07107 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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