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
May 01, 2024
Horrible experience, very commercial . They don’t care about kids in general. They expect kids to behave like robots and my son was having rough time since his teacher changed and they refused to take... More
Review for The Goddard School - Woodbridge
Parent / Guardian
April 30, 2024
Ms Barias, Ms Jung, Ms Reyes, Ms C, Ms Gomez, and the whole staff are some of the kindest, thoughtful teachers at AMS--Edgewater. My daugher, a 2.5 yo has been in Ms. Reyes's class since she turned 2... More
Review for Apple Montessori Schools Edgewater
Current student
April 30, 2024
There is clearly more bad staff than good, but the few good ones are what made up the 2 stars instead of 1. The school conditioning/heating system is pretty bad, unequal temperatures in classrooms... More
Review for Jonathan Dayton High School