New Jersey 

Schools to Watch

Schools to Watch are Middle-Grade programs recognized for their best practices and continued journey towards excellence. 

 We invite you to visit our NJ Schools to Watch!

Rick Delmonaco & Aimee Toth, State Directors

Email: schoolstowatch@njamle.org

Congratulations to our NJ Schools to Watch for 2025!



New Jersey Schools to Watch is pleased to announce the following designated schools for 2025:

Macopin Middle School, West Milford

Ridgedale Middle School, Florham Park

Please join us in congratulating our new and redesignated Schools to Watch!


There are twelve Schools to Watch in  New Jersey.  These schools open their doors to middle school colleagues and university students who want to observe and learn from excellent schools teaching middle grades students.

New Jersey's Schools to Watch: