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 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
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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Middle School
Teacher
April 15, 2024
This school is a disaster. I am a former teacher. Teachers are expected to give up their prep periods to be substitute teachers EVERY DAY. There are so many newbie administrators that no one knows... More
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Willingboro High School