For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,562 students in Linden, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Linden, NJ are Winfield Township, Joseph E. Soehl Middle School and Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linden, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Linden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Linden, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winfield Township
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 1/2 Gulfstream Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7410
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7410
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Henry St.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-0550
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-0550
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Edgewood Road
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7751
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7751
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Linden, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Linden, NJ include Winfield Township, Joseph E. Soehl Middle School and Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Linden?
3 public middle schools are located in Linden.
What is the racial composition of students in Linden?
Linden public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Linden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Linden include: Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School vs. Joseph E. Soehl Middle School, Joseph E. Soehl Middle School vs. Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
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