Here Are The Top 20 Very Best Schools For Sports In New Jersey

In New Jersey, high school sports are a really big deal, with roughly 280,000 students taking part in at least one school-sponsored sport during a typical recent school year. That includes both public and private schools across the state, and it works out to a mix of a little over 160,000 boys and about 120,000 girls competing on teams.

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When you think about it, that means a large chunk of New Jersey high schoolers are lacing up sneakers, putting on uniforms, and representing their schools, whether it’s on the field, the court, the track, or the ice.

What Are The Most Popular Sports in High School?

When it comes to high school sports, a few always rise to the top in popularity. Football is usually number one, especially in the fall, drawing big rosters and lots of fans on Friday nights. Basketball is another favorite, since it’s played in the winter and almost every school has boys’ and girls’ teams. Soccer has grown a lot over the years and is now one of the most played sports because it’s offered in many schools and seasons.

In addition, Track and field also attracts a huge number of students since it includes so many different events and skill levels. On the girls’ side, volleyball and softball are extremely popular, while baseball remains a staple sport for boys in the spring. Overall, these sports stand out because they’re widely available, easy for schools to support, and give students a fun way to compete and stay active.

According to a recent post from Patch, here are the Top 10 sports high schools in the Garden State.

What Are The Very Best High Schools For Sports In New Jersey?

1. Delbarton School, Morristown
2. Bergen Catholic High School, Oradell
3. Seton Hall Preparatory School, West Orange
4. Saint Peter's Prep, Jersey City
5. Don Bosco Preparatory High School, Ramsey
6. Red Bank Catholic High School, Red Bank
7. Haddonfield Memorial High School, Haddonfield
8. Westfield Senior High School, Westfield
9. Ramapo High School, Franklin Lakes
10. Northern Highlands Regional High School, Allendale
11. Immaculate Heart Academy, Washington Township
12. Ridgewood High School, Ridgewood
13. Wayne Hills High School, Wayne Township
14. Gill St. Bernard's School, Gladstone
15. Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, Middletown Township
16. Middletown High School South, Middletown Township
17. St. Augustine Preparatory School, Richland
18. Cedar Creek High School, Egg Harbor
19. Wayne Valley High School, Wayne Township
20. West Essex High School, North Caldwell

CLICK HERE for the entire Top 100 list from Niche.