For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,288 students in 07451, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07451, NJ are George Washington Middle School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07451 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07451, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07451, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Washington Pl
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2790
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2790
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 North Van Dien Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2780
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2780
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07451, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07451, NJ include George Washington Middle School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07451?
2 public middle schools are located in 07451.
What is the racial composition of students in 07451?
07451 public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% 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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