For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 491 students in Totowa, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in Totowa, NJ is Washington Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Totowa, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Totowa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Totowa, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Park School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Crews Street
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Grades: 4-8
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
Passaic Regional School
Alternative School
160 Minnisink Rd
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 256-3337
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 256-3337
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Totowa, New Jersey 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Jersey Developmental Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Minisink Rd
Totowa, NJ 07511
(973) 256-1700
Totowa, NJ 07511
(973) 256-1700
Grades: 12
| 3 students
294 Totowa Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Grades: 5-8
| 437 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Totowa, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Totowa, NJ include Washington Park School.
How many public middle schools are located in Totowa?
2 public middle schools are located in Totowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Totowa?
Totowa public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% 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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