For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,388 students in Somerset, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Somerset, NJ are Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School and Franklin Middle School At Sampson G. Smith Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Somerset have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Somerset, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Gr: K-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Gr: K-12 | 1,396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Middle School At Sampson G. Smith Campus
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Amwell Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Francis Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-6410
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-6410
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Somerset, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Somerset, NJ include Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School and Franklin Middle School At Sampson G. Smith Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in Somerset?
4 public middle schools are located in Somerset.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset?
Somerset public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Somerset are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Somerset include: Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School vs. Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School vs. Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
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