5,507
Preschools
3,694
Elementary Schools
1,701
Middle Schools
1,048
High Schools
2,447
Public District Schools
5,253
Private Schools
7,795
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
40,448 students | NEWARK, NJ
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 63 schools -
Jersey City Public School District
29,255 students | JERSEY CITY, NJ
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 39 schools -
Elizabeth Public School District
28,712 students | ELIZABETH, NJ
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 36 schools -
Paterson Public School District
27,601 students | PATERSON, NJ
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 50 schools -
Edison Township Public School District
16,494 students | EDISON, NJ
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 19 schools
Reviews From Schools in New Jersey
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Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2023
I am a parent in forest street school and I can confirm it is a amazing school . Parents if you want a school to enroll your kids into please choose this one.
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Forest Street School
Parent / Guardian
May 27, 2023
So I am a student there it is horrible cause they give you the worst school lunch ever the milk was chunky and felt Ike slime and there are very rude to students and do not know how to treat them they... More
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Carteret Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 27, 2023
We moved our son to this school thinking that it would be a great opportunity for our child to learn in a faith-centric environment. We were completely wrong in the assumption that the teachers, the... More
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St. Joseph Elementary School