2024 Best Middle Schools in Mercer County

• Princeton, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  89 reviews

Parent: Sending our two daughters to Stuart Country Day School has been the best decision we could have made. Academics are outstanding and the teachers are extraordinarily dedicated. Students are nurtured and encouraged to be strong, confident and compassionate leaders. Small class sizes allow for personal attention. There are clubs and activities to suit a wide variety of passions, and because Stuart is a member of the Sacred Heart network of schools, students have a unique opportunity to go on exchange programs and connect with their Sacred Heart sisters throughout the world. Excellent college guidance routinely places students in top tier universities. Strong traditions and a special community make Stuart a cherished place to be!... Read 89 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 303

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Princeton, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  133 reviews

Parent: PDS is a diverse independent school with many great characteristics. The academics and curriculum are very thorough and definitely help students get ready for what comes next. This school also has many sports facilities that are utilized for skating, squash, tennis, volleyball, basketball, and hockey. The cafeteria, in the center of the building, holds a vast amount of people with booths and tables. The food, aside from being delicious, is organic and comes from the garden. There is additionally a chicken coop and garden classroom. Besides these, the school has a well developed art and music system. The fourth grade operetta and eighth grade musical are just some of the performing arts opportunities students get when attending this school. Princeton Day School also supports orchestra, band, and choir members as they have great teachers and conductors. In general, the school, students, and teachers are welcoming and provide great assistance!... Read 133 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 963

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Pennington, NJ•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  81 reviews

Parent: As new parents to The Pennington School, we could not be happier with our family's first months in the community. We chose TPS because we wanted our son to experience a rigorous yet supportive school environment. The academics live up to what we expected, but we have been even more impressed by how welcoming and nurturing the community has been. He wakes up every morning excited for school. He's being challenged in class, but by teachers whose passion for their subject areas are so genuine that he comes home excited about the evening's homework assignments. The school provides so many opportunities for enrichment, not only academically and athletically, but in terms of the students making friends and building their own sense of community. And we, as parents, are having a great experience as well, getting to know the other families at the school.... Read 81 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 543

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Princeton, NJ•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  137 reviews

Senior: The community at the Hun School of Princeton is like no other! As a student who has been there since the sixth grade, I can say with full confidence that choosing to attend Hun has been one of the best choices I have ever made. The abundance of resources and support networks has allowed me to get out of my comfort zone and become the best student and athlete I can possibly be. The teachers are always around for extra support and mentorship, and everyone on campus wants to watch you succeed and cheer you on as you do so. There is something incredibly special about being a part of the Hun School family, and I’m more than honored to say I am a Hun student.... Read 137 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 695

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Ewing, NJ•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  81 reviews

Senior: I started attending Villa Victoria Academy in my junior year. I was nervous about attending this school because I was coming from a public school. Going from a public to a catholic school is a dramatic change. Within the first week at Villa, I made numerous amounts of friends from different grades. The teachers were kind and resourceful. Everyone was respectful and welcomed me with open-arms. I was nervous but within the first week, it felt like I have been attending this school for years.... Read 81 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 94

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Princeton, NJ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  23 reviews

Parent: This is a great school where all the staff are dedicated to serving the students and the school's teaching goals and standards far exceed those of other public schools. My daughter is in high school, and I heard from her that her math level is much higher than that of children in other schools. Our goal is to let our children learn and grow. She has achieved happiness and academic progress here. Many classmates and teachers are her good friends. The number of people waiting in line for the lottery to enter this famous school in Princeton is getting more and more year by year. I really hope they can get more donations to expand the size of the school and benefit more children!... Read 23 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 422

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Princeton Public Schools, NJ•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: I liked how nice and cool the teachers were and that my mom worked there so they let me see her anytime I wanted for the most part. Its in a nice spot, I could walked to my house and to town from school in a matter of 5 minutes. There were a lot of sports and plays that I enjoyed. I really liked it there.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 804

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, NJ•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.7 out of 5  10 reviews

Niche User: Thomas R. Grover Middle School is SO MUCH better than Community Middle School, if you are wondering which school to go to, go to GMS. They have great classes, teachers, students, and staff! The elective teachers are excellent as well as the subject teachers.... Read 10 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,173

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Hopewell Valley Regional School District, NJ•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  7 reviews

Alum: Caring teachers and great community. Connected well to other schools in the district. Great and interesting classes, but sometimes there is far too much homework that isn't relevant.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• Students 806

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Robbinsville Public Schools, NJ•

• 5-8

• grade A

• Students 1,043

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Princeton, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: The Lewis School was wonderful and academically challenging for our child. The teachers and staff actively helped remediate learning difficulties and supported our child both academically and socially. Is your child bullied or have difficulty making friends? The Lewis School can assist children with high functioning autism, auditory processing difficulties and social skills deficits due to its staff of speech pathologists and experienced teachers. Your child will be greatly assisted with college admissions. Our child was prepared. Teachers are kind and caring. The atmosphere is inclusive across the board. People are nice. Go here for a happy kid who will be taught how to make lifelong friends. The sports are also quite engaging as our child was a part of the cross country team and loved being part of that group of girls. Your kid will fit in and be cared for at Lewis!... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 176

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Lawrence Township Public School District, NJ•

• 7-8

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: Lawrence Middle School was a very positive experience for our son. He loved all of his classes and teachers. They have a terrific GT program. Lawrence Middle School is a state and National School of character and also received a Sustainable Jersey award for sustainable practices. The kids are genuinely nice at Lawrence Middle. We loved it. Mindy Milavsky does a terrific job!... Read 5 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 558

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Hamilton Twp, NJ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.84 out of 5  32 reviews

Parent: Positive atmosphere! Great learning environment! Pace has numerous opportunities to be part of the school and your child's education. Many fun educational activities during and after school. Teachers and staff respond to any question in a timely manner. A genuine set of educators! I would hope they expand to high school and implement a Music program equipped with instruments and a Pace sports team (basketball, baseball, or soccer).... Read 32 reviews

• grade B

• Students 453

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• East Windsor Regional School District, NJ•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  7 reviews

Niche User: Kreps has what it needs to help students be successful and great out-of school involvement. But, it's not anything exceedingly special. It's what should be considered average, but isn't because of the under-funded school systems across America.... Read 7 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 1,194

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Hamilton Township School District (Hamilton), NJ•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Sophomore: I enjoyed my time at Emily C. Reynolds. The school was filled with good people and good teachers. My only complaint was the lack of activities. I enjoyed being apart of clubs, but the lack of sports and opportunities to create new clubs.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 914

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Trenton, NJ•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  90 reviews

Senior: The staff team of Foundation Academy Collegiate try their best to improve the student experience. It may not always be effective, but at least their intentions are good. The school is clean, the teachers are knowledgeable and empathetic, and the security guard keeps us safe. However, the culture needs much improvement. There can be lots of conflict and neither students or teachers are safe from blame. That can be said about any school, though. FCA isn't perfect, but at least everyone tries.... Read 90 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 1,070

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Ewing Township School District, NJ•

• 6-8

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  Rating 1 out of 5  4 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 799

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Hamilton Township School District (Hamilton), NJ•

• 6-8

• grade C+

• Students 834

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Ewing, NJ•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  17 reviews

Junior: I’ve been in StemCivics since 6th grade and I am now going into my junior year, I’m really thankful for the help the school has provided me when my grades begin to slip and in getting me counseling when I needed it. I have made many core memories with clubs I’ve joined and trips the school has taken us on. The discipline the school enforces can feel a little over the top but in the long run it benefits us by dressing accordingly and not getting distracted on our phones.... Read 17 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 605

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Hamilton Township School District (Hamilton), NJ•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.13 out of 5  16 reviews

Alum: The teachers and classes were excellent, however, I wish there were more ways to get involved within the school and make the environment a better place overall.... Read 16 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 941

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Trenton, NJ•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade C+

• Students 350

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Trenton, NJ•

• Public School•

• 3-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: This school is the reason I now go to the best private school in NJ. This school prepared me for the future by using technology to teach all subjects. Additionally, this school has built my character from beginning to the end of the time I attended it. It has great character building with staff devoted to anti-bullying and character through the school.... Read 2 reviews

• grade C

• Students 434

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Trenton Public School District, NJ•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  6 reviews

High School Senior: I say this school is great for a number of reasons, one being the engagement and relationships teachers try to have with their students. The ability to go at a self paced learning experience with most classes and the opportunity for some students to have a second chance at receiving their high school diploma is very, if not all rare within this school. One of the only schools in the State of New Jersey that offers Night Classes for those who may be behind in credits or decided to come back to school. If I would do this all over again, my answer in all honesty would be yes, despite some personal life situations. I don't believe I could have made the connections I have here with teachers and staff anywhere else.... Read 6 reviews

• grade C minus

• Students 466

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Trenton Public School District, NJ•

• 6-8

• grade D+

• Students 500

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Trenton Public School District, NJ•

• 6-8

• grade D+

• Students 822

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1