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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
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
Current student
April 23, 2024
This school is not recommended, the reason I say this is because of how the 6th graders are annoying and disrespectful, the 7th graders had a fight everyday of last week (me being one). The 8th... More
Review for
Elmwood Park Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 22, 2024
If you hate your child send them here
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Mendham Twp Middle School