5,560
Preschools
3,728
Elementary Schools
1,736
Middle Schools
1,098
High Schools
2,574
Public District Schools
5,201
Private Schools
7,865
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 ӣƵ 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
41,672 students | NEWARK, NJ
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 73 schools -
Elizabeth Public School District
28,266 students | ELIZABETH, NJ
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 37 schools -
Jersey City Public School District
26,647 students | JERSEY CITY, NJ
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 40 schools -
Paterson Public School District
24,795 students | PATERSON, NJ
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 53 schools -
Edison Township Public School District
16,807 students | EDISON, NJ
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 19 schools
Reviews From Schools in New Jersey
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Current student
February 22, 2025
I am a student in Pope John Middle school and I went through the rev. Brown school and I will say it has taught me so much. I think the teachers always challenge me to become a better person and... More
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Pope John Xxiii High School
Parent / Guardian
February 22, 2025
Our experience at Saint Benedict’s has been incredibly disappointing. As a dedicated parent and volunteer cheer coach, I expected a supportive environment for my daughter, but instead, we faced a... More
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St Benedict School
Parent / Guardian
February 21, 2025
Our daughter is in first grade here, and she and we could hardly love Kresson more! To be honest, when we moved from Cherry Hill to Voorhees just prior to her kindergarten year, we were a little... More
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Kresson School