Best 07087 New Jersey Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,264 students in 07087, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07087, NJ are Sara M. Gilmore Academy, Emerson Middle School and Union Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07087 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07087, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07087, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1700 Kerrigan Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Gr: 1-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Emerson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
318 - 18th Street
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Union Hill Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Hudson Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5936
Gr: 7-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 07087, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07087, NJ include Sara M. Gilmore Academy, Emerson Middle School and Union Hill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07087?
3 public middle schools are located in 07087.
What is the racial composition of students in 07087?
07087 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% 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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