For the 2026 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Copeland 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 37% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), 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 Public Middle Schools in Rockaway, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
95 East Main Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8603
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8603
Gr: 4-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Copeland Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Lake Shore Drive
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-2465
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-2465
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rockaway, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Park Lake School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
72 Academy Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 983-1099
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 983-1099
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rockaway, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rockaway, NJ include Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Copeland 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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