For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 384 students in Rutherford, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in Rutherford, NJ is Union School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutherford, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Rutherford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Rutherford, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
359 Union Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: 7-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rutherford, New Jersey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
56 Elliott Pl
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: 9-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
109 Sylvan St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rutherford, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rutherford, NJ include Union School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rutherford?
1 public middle schools are located in Rutherford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutherford?
Rutherford public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% 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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