For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 327 students in Mountain Lakes, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Mountain Lakes, NJ is Briarcliff Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Lakes, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Mountain Lakes have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mountain Lakes, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Briarcliff Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
93 Briarcliff Rd.
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-0342
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-0342
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Drive Program For Hearing Impaired
Special Education School
10 Lake Drive
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 299-0166
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 299-0166
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mountain Lakes, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mountain Lakes, NJ include Briarcliff Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mountain Lakes?
2 public middle schools are located in Mountain Lakes.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Lakes?
Mountain Lakes public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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