5,522
Preschools
3,692
Elementary Schools
1,703
Middle Schools
1,065
High Schools
2,467
Public District Schools
5,239
Private Schools
7,801
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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Current student
April 25, 2024
This school is terrible, the teaching is very bad. I see kids fighting and getting beat up and picked on all the times in the hallway. Teachers don't let u go to the bathroom and overall don't help. I... More
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Pinelands Reg Jr High School
Parent / Guardian
April 25, 2024
Huge drug problem and it seems like something is always going on at east too I see all these 5 stars but honestly cherry hill school districts is terrible.
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Cherry Hill High-East High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 25, 2024
Although there are always room for improvements, the direction the school district is taking is going to showcase the benefits of the school and also the ability to attract and meet the needs of... More
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Leap Academy University Charter School