5,438
Preschools
3,625
Elementary Schools
1,659
Middle Schools
1,016
High Schools
2,447
Public District Schools
5,146
Private Schools
7,688
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.
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.
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Largest School Districts in New Jersey
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The Newark Public School District
40,448 students | NEWARK, NJ
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 63 schools -
Jersey City Public School District
29,255 students | JERSEY CITY, NJ
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 39 schools -
Elizabeth Public School District
28,712 students | ELIZABETH, NJ
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 36 schools -
Paterson Public School District
27,601 students | PATERSON, NJ
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 50 schools -
Edison Township Public School District
16,494 students | EDISON, NJ
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 19 schools
Reviews From Schools in New Jersey
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Parent / Guardian
August 29, 2022
Great preschool, and one of the best around the area, highly recommend to anyone
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Supertots Educational Center
Parent / Guardian
August 28, 2022
My children both received excellent educations. One had special needs and the other was an honors student who went on to law school with a full scholarship. Ewing is a very diverse community with... More
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Ewing High School
Parent / Guardian
August 28, 2022
Despite whatever ratings you see on here, Sterling is a significantly better high school than MANY of the major area high school districts. A very safe environment with great sport and after school... More
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Sterling High School