Best 07601 New Jersey Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,399 students in 07601, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in 07601, NJ is Hackensack Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 07601 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07601, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07601, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hackensack Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
360 Union Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Gr: 5-8 | 1,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 07601, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07601, NJ include Hackensack Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07601?
1 public middle schools are located in 07601.
What is the racial composition of students in 07601?
07601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).

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