Best Palisades Park Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 747 students in Palisades Park, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Palisades Park, NJ is Palisades Park Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palisades Park, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Palisades Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Palisades Park, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palisades Park Jr-sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Veterans Plaza
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 941-1100
Gr: 7-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Palisades Park, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palisades Park, NJ include Palisades Park Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Palisades Park?
1 public middle schools are located in Palisades Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Palisades Park?
Palisades Park public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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