For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 683 students in West Milford, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in West Milford, NJ is Macopin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Milford, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in West Milford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 West Milford, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macopin Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-5691
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-5691
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
West Milford, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
55 Nosenzo Pond Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-5700
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-5700
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in West Milford, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in West Milford, NJ include Macopin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Milford?
1 public middle schools are located in West Milford.
What is the racial composition of students in West Milford?
West Milford public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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