For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,390 students in Westwood, NJ. The top ranked public middle schools in Westwood, NJ are Charles Dewolf Middle School, Holdrum Middle School and Westwood Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westwood, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Westwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Westwood, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles Dewolf Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
275 Old Tappan Rd
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-1475
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-1475
Grades: 5-8
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Holdrum Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
393 Rivervale Road
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-4016
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-4016
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood Regional Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23 Third Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-5560
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-5560
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Westwood, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Programs At Park Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
609 Westwood Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-7060
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-7060
Grades: 4-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Westwood, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Westwood, NJ include Charles Dewolf Middle School, Holdrum Middle School and Westwood Regional Middle School. Westwood has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public middle schools are located in Westwood?
3 public middle schools are located in Westwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood?
Westwood public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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