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
May 10, 2024
What stands out at RFIS first are the wonderful principals. They truly go above and beyond to ensure students safety and emotional well being. The school's class III officer is phenomenal, heavily... More
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Reading-Fleming Intermediate School
Parent / Guardian
May 10, 2024
Fairview is a wonderful tight knit school. The teachers care about your children as if they were their own. The families are wonderful. If you go to Fairview, you’ll have lifelong friends!
The... More
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Fairview Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 10, 2024
I do not recommend sending any child to this school. The teachers overturn all the time mostly due to who is in charge. The Principal is extremely Fake and puts up a caring front. Very rude and... More
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St. Bartholomew School