5,520
Preschools
3,691
Elementary Schools
1,702
Middle Schools
1,063
High Schools
2,465
Public District Schools
5,237
Private Schools
7,797
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in New Jersey based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in New Jersey at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in New Jersey offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in New Jersey
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The Newark Public School District
40,423 students | NEWARK, NJ
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 64 schools -
Elizabeth Public School District
28,090 students | ELIZABETH, NJ
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 36 schools -
Jersey City Public School District
26,782 students | JERSEY CITY, NJ
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 39 schools -
Paterson Public School District
25,937 students | PATERSON, NJ
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 51 schools -
Edison Township Public School District
16,632 students | EDISON, NJ
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 19 schools
Reviews From Schools in New Jersey
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Parent / Guardian
July 26, 2024
Can’t rave enough about this amazing high school. Moved here from Point Pleasant with two kids in high school. They were very upset about the move, but very quickly adjusted. Here we are a few years... More
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Southern Reg High School
Parent / Guardian
July 26, 2024
Amazing school with helpful staff and respectful/caring teachers and principal.
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Hamilton School
Parent / Guardian
July 26, 2024
Our two children have had a great experience at the Co-op. The small classroom size has enabled our children to receive personalized attention and differentiated learning. The teachers really care... More
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Montclair Cooperative School