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
May 17, 2024
The principal is an absolutely heartless witch who doesn't care at all about the emotional wellbeing of the children. If you want your children overseen by a compassionate, empathetic person and not a... More
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Middle Road School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 17, 2024
My daughter was on the verge of committing suicide because of this school. They are extremely unwelcoming. Do not let the other reviews fool you. The discrimination between whites and colored is real.... More
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Jonas Salk Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 17, 2024
Our child had a wonderful, curated experience. His teachers learned what worked for him and cultivated it to bring him out of his shell.
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St James Episcopal Pre-School