Upper School

Upper School is a public middle school located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, serving grades 3-8 with a total enrollment of 266 students. It is part of the Englewood Cliffs School District, which is ranked 8 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Upper School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, with a statewide ranking between 6th and 35th over the past several years. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Upper School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 82.2% to 97.4%, compared to the state averages of 44.9% to 57.1%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 69.4% to 91.6%, compared to the state averages of 38.2% to 49.8%. Upper School's performance is particularly noteworthy, as it ranks among the top 4 middle schools in the state for the Asian student subgroup.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Hackensack Middle School, Bogota Middle School, Tenafly Middle School, and Leonia Middle School, Upper School significantly outperforms them academically. The school's consistent high performance across multiple subject areas and grade levels is a testament to the quality of its educational program and the dedication of its staff.