For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,744 students in Elmwood Park, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmwood Park, NJ are Memorial Middle School and Passaic Arts And Science Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmwood Park, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Elmwood Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elmwood Park, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 River Drive
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Passaic Arts And Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 St. Francis Way
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 773-9140
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 773-9140
Gr: K-12 | 2,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elmwood Park, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmwood Park, NJ include Memorial Middle School and Passaic Arts And Science Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elmwood Park?
2 public middle schools are located in Elmwood Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood Park?
Elmwood Park public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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