For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,766 students in 07470, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07470, NJ are Schuyler Colfax Middle School, George Washington Middle School and Anthony Wayne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07470 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07470, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07470, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3130
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
68 Lenox Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3140
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3140
Gr: 6-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Anthony Wayne Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Garside Avenue
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-2120
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-2120
Gr: 6-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
07470, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pcesc Academy At Preakness (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1006 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 832-4097
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 832-4097
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 07470, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07470, NJ include Schuyler Colfax Middle School, George Washington Middle School and Anthony Wayne Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07470?
3 public middle schools are located in 07470.
What is the racial composition of students in 07470?
07470 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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