For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,227 students in Fort Lee, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Fort Lee, NJ is Lewis F. Cole Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Lee, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Fort Lee have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fort Lee, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis F. Cole Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
467 Stillwell Avenue
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4660
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4660
Gr: 5-8 | 1,227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Lee, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Lee, NJ include Lewis F. Cole Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fort Lee?
1 public middle schools are located in Fort Lee.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Lee?
Fort Lee public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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