For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,350 students in Teaneck, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Teaneck, NJ are Teaneck Community Charter School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Teaneck, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Teaneck have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Teaneck, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Teaneck Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
563 Chestnut Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-9600
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-9600
Gr: K-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Taft Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-5451
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-5451
Gr: 5-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 Teaneck Rd
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-5471
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-5471
Gr: 5-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Teaneck, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Teaneck, NJ include Teaneck Community Charter School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Teaneck?
3 public middle schools are located in Teaneck.
What is the racial composition of students in Teaneck?
Teaneck public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Teaneck are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Teaneck include: Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School vs. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
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