Best Public Middle Schools in Union City, NJ (2025-26)

Best Union City Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,319 students in Union City, NJ.

The top ranked public middle schools in Union City, NJ are Sara M. Gilmore Academy, Emerson Middle School and Union Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Union City, NJ public middle schools have an score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and score of 66% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Union City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Union City, NJ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Sara M. Gilmore Academy

(Math: 75% | Reading: 93%)
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1700 Kerrigan Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851

Gr: 1-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #22.

Emerson Middle School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 68%)
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318 - 18th Street
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5900

Gr: 6-8 | 1,023 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Union Hill Middle School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
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3800 Hudson Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5936

Gr: 7-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

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Union City, New Jersey 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Christopher Columbus School (Closed 2005)

1500 New York Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2085

Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Minority enrollment: 95%

Emerson High School (Closed 2010)

318 18th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5901

Gr: 9-12 | 1,377 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Sara M Gilmore Elementary School (Closed 2013)

815 17th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5930

Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Sara M. Gilmore Academy (Closed 2021)

1700 Kerrigan Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851

Gr: 1-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Union City, NJ?

The top ranked public middle schools in Union City, NJ include Sara M. Gilmore Academy, Emerson Middle School and Union Hill Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Union City?

3 public middle schools are located in Union City.

What is the racial composition of students in Union City?

Union City public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).