Alpine Middle School earned the distinction as New Jersey’s top-ranking middle school, coming in at No. 65 on the national list, while The Davidson Academy in Reno, Nevada, claimed the No. 1 spot. The Daily Voice delved deeper into Niche’s rankings to spotlight the leading public middle schools across New Jersey. Here are the top ten:
10. L.C. Johnson Summit Middle School, Summit
Summit’s middle school offers a rich academic program that emphasizes hands-on learning and community involvement, fostering well-rounded development for all its students.
9. Briarcliff Middle School, Mountain Lakes
Located in the scenic town of Mountain Lakes, Briarcliff Middle School is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a supportive school community.
8. Thomas R. Grover Middle School, West Windsor
Serving West Windsor, this school provides an environment that supports academic rigor alongside a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities.
7. Sea Girt Elementary School
As a K-8 school, Sea Girt Elementary has a unique small-school setting that helps students from early grades up through middle school to excel academically and socially.
6. Emil A. Cavallini Middle School, Upper Saddle River
In Upper Saddle River, Emil A. Cavallini Middle School emphasizes strong educational foundations and boasts a reputation for academic achievement and well-rounded student development.
5. Community Middle School, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
This middle school is part of the respected West Windsor-Plainsboro school district, known for its focus on rigorous academics and student-centered programs.
4. Hatikvah International Charter School, East Brunswick
A K-8 charter school in East Brunswick, Hatikvah offers a distinctive international curriculum and bilingual education, fostering global awareness among students.
3. Millburn Middle School
Millburn’s middle school is celebrated for its high academic standards, strong community support, and a variety of extracurricular offerings that allow students to thrive.
2. Princeton Charter School
Another K-8 school, Princeton Charter has a longstanding reputation for academic excellence and a strong emphasis on preparing students for future success.
1. Alpine Elementary School
With its top-notch faculty and comprehensive programs, Alpine Elementary (K-8) stands out as the highest-ranked public middle school in New Jersey.
To compile its list of America’s best public schools, Niche used an extensive methodology that evaluated academic data from the U.S. Department of Education, along with student test scores, college readiness, and ratings from millions of Niche users.
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