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
June 04, 2024
My son isnt even in WWMS and I am already impressed. He is a rising 6th grader and I have already had the opportunity to work with the school and help him transition into the classroom. He has a 504... More
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Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Parent / Guardian
June 04, 2024
This school has been a dream come true for my son! HE has ADHD and the teachers, faculty, and staff have worked patiently with him as he has moved along through the grades and prepared him for middle... More
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Menlo Park Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
June 03, 2024
this school is SO strict they blame my kids for STUFF THEY DID NOT DO they don't BELIEVE WHAT MY KIDS SAY ONE OF my kid had an F- in one class but she had time to bring her grade up so once she... More
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Leap Academy University Charter School