For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,031 students in Sparta, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sparta, NJ are Sparta Middle School and Sussex County Technology Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sparta, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sparta Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Main Street
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-3151
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-3151
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Sussex County Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 N. Church Rd.
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-3250
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-3250
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Hills Academy
Special Education School
10 Gail Court
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sparta, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sparta, NJ include Sparta Middle School and Sussex County Technology Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sparta?
3 public middle schools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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