Top Rated Schools in This State

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.
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Student Demographics

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
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Largest School Districts in New Jersey

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Reviews From Schools in New Jersey

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Parent / Guardian
April 16, 2024
The teachers are really great, especially for kids with IEP’s. The guidance counselors are wonderful. The principal is awful. She is totally unresponsive to emails and challenges kids are... More
Review for South Orange Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 15, 2024
Our child is in Kindergarten at Cordero and attended Pre-K there. The teachers and staff are great and really seem to care about the children. Diverse student body with a strong PTA and high... More
Review for Rafael De J. Cordero No. 37 Elementary School
Current student
April 15, 2024
As a student of this school, I can say it is pretty bad. The bathrooms are very unhygienic, the teachers are not nice, and don't really teach anything.
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