For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 583 students in 07830, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07830, NJ are Old Turnpike School, Califon Public School and Woodglen School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07830 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07830, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07830, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Turnpike School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
171 Old Turnpike Road
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 439-2010
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 439-2010
Gr: 5-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Califon Public School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6 School Street
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 832-2828
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 832-2828
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Woodglen School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Bunnvale Road
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 638-4111
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 638-4111
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Esc Academy
Special Education School
37 Hoffmans Crossing Road
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 439-3703
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 439-3703
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 07830, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07830, NJ include Old Turnpike School, Califon Public School and Woodglen School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07830?
4 public middle schools are located in 07830.
What is the racial composition of students in 07830?
07830 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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