Best Westwood Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,373 students in Westwood, NJ. The top-ranked public middle schools in Westwood, NJ are Charles Dewolf Middle School, Holdrum Middle School and Westwood Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westwood, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Westwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Westwood, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles Dewolf Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
275 Old Tappan Rd
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-1475
Gr: 5-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Holdrum Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
393 Rivervale Road
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-4016
Gr: 6-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Westwood Regional Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23 Third Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-5560
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Westwood, NJ?
How many public middle schools are located in Westwood?
3 public middle schools are located in Westwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood?
Westwood public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).

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