For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,134 students in Rockaway, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rockaway, NJ are Copeland Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockaway, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Rockaway have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Rockaway, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Copeland Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Lake Shore Drive
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-2465
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-2465
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
95 East Main Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8603
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8603
Grades: 4-8
| 278 students
Rockaway, New Jersey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Park Lake School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
72 Academy Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 983-1099
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 983-1099
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rockaway, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rockaway, NJ include Copeland Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rockaway?
2 public middle schools are located in Rockaway.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockaway?
Rockaway public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% 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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