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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Parent / Guardian
April 24, 2024
I have two very different children who attended SRDS. It was a life changing experience for each of them for very different reasons. During COVID, they didn't skip a beat. Students were required to... More
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Saddle River Day School
Parent / Guardian
April 24, 2024
Great curriculum and keeps parents in the loop via social media and email updates regularly
many fundraising events and activities to do outside of normal school functions.
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Ranney School
Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2024
MY SON STUDY FOR 5 YEARS, HE ALREADY MOVED TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND MY DAUGHTER IS STILL HERE WE HAVE BEEN IN THIS SCHOOL FOR 5 YEARS AND THE ONLY THING I HAVE TO SAY TO ALL OF THEM IS THANK YOU. YOUR... More
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Brunswick Acres Elementary School