For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,241 students in 07860, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07860, NJ are Long Pond School, Kittatinny Regional High School and Halsted Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07860 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07860, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07860, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Long Pond School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
707 Limecrest Rd, (andover Tow
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5256
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5256
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Kittatinny Regional High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
77 Halsey Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-1800
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-1800
Grades: 7-12
| 752 students
Rank: #33.
Halsted Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Halsted Street
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7440
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7440
Grades: 5-8
| 296 students
07860, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sussex County Juv Det Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
135 Morris Turnpike
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07860, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07860, NJ include Long Pond School, Kittatinny Regional High School and Halsted Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07860?
3 public middle schools are located in 07860.
What is the racial composition of students in 07860?
07860 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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