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 15, 2024
We have been in Unity for a few years and I can honestly say I was miserable prior to Unity, getting calls constantly about issues my child was having, and since joining Unity, my child is doing much... More
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Unity Charter School
Parent / Guardian
May 15, 2024
We moved within the township just so our children would go to Copper Hill. Three years later and we couldn't be happier with the decision!
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Copper Hill School
Parent / Guardian
May 14, 2024
This school understands that children need to be taught at their level per subject and gently challenged. I only wish that I had pursued a private school like MCDS earlier for my son. My son started... More
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Mendham Country Day School