For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 384 students in Rutherford, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in Rutherford, NJ is Union School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutherford, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Rutherford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rutherford, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
359 Union Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Grades: 7-8
| 384 students
Rutherford, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
56 Elliott Pl
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
109 Sylvan St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rutherford, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rutherford, NJ include Union School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rutherford?
1 public middle schools are located in Rutherford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutherford?
Rutherford public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% 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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