New Ranking Reveals Best Public High Schools in New Jersey

What Makes A Great School

A great high school is one where students feel safe, supported, and included. It has caring teachers, good classes that prepare students for the future, and activities like sports or clubs where everyone can find something they enjoy. It’s a place that helps students learn, grow, and feel ready for what comes next.

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I had a nice high school experience, and it was a comfortable school that had something for everyone. I wish I could have been a bit better in my approach to math, science, and English, but other than that, I had a happy high school experience, and I was able to move on and find a successful career in broadcasting and now content creation as well. My kids also had a good high school experience and are both excelling as adults, very proud of them both.

What Are The Top Public High Schools In New Jersey?

A recent Patch article highlighted the best-ranked public high schools in New Jersey, with a list from Niche. "Niche said its rankings, now in the 11th year, differ from others that rely almost exclusively on test scores and academic performance in that it also includes input from students, alumni, and parents, as well as quantitative data from sources such as the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities."

Top 20 Best Public High Schools In New Jersey

20. Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School (Somerset)
19. Northern Valley Regional High School (Demarest)
18. Ridgewood High School (Ridgewood)
17. Tenafly High School (Tenafly)
16. Millburn High School (Millburn Township)
15. PCTI Stem Academy (Passaic County)
14. Livingston Senior High School (Livingston)
13. Union County Vocational-Technical High School (Union County)
12. West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South (West Windsor-Plainsboro)
11. Bergen County Technical High School – Teterboro (Bergen County)
10. Northern Highlands Regional High School (Allendale)
9. Academy for Allied Health Science (Union County)
8. Biotechnology High School (Monmouth County)
7. Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School (Jersey City)
6. Academy for Information Technology (Union County)
5. Union County Magnet High School (Union County)
4. High Technology High School (Monmouth County)
3. Marine Academy of Technology & Environmental Science (Ocean County)
2. Bergen County Academies (Bergen County)
1. The Academy for Mathematics, Science & Engineering (Morris County)

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