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New Jersey Schools & Districts

Explore 2,503 schools serving 1,355,569 students across 21 districts in New Jersey. Find detailed information about school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios, and more.

2,503
Total Schools
1.4M+
Total Students
21
School Districts
11.2
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

New Jersey Education Statistics

2,503
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
1.36M
Total Students
Across all K-12 schools
21
School Districts
Public school districts
11.2:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
State average
$83,715
Avg Teacher Salary
115,301 teachers statewide
N/A
Spending Per Student
Annual education funding

Academic Performance

ELA Proficiency
49.6%
Math Proficiency
38.4%
Science Proficiency
N/A

Top Rated Schools in New Jersey

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1

Bergen County Academies

highpublicHackensack, Bergen County
Rating
9.8
Students
1,130
Teacher Ratio
12:1
ELA / Math
99.0% / 97.0%
2

School 28

middlepublicPaterson, Passaic County
Rating
9.7
Students
463
Teacher Ratio
12:1
ELA / Math
99.0% / 95.0%
3

Monmouth County Academy Of Allied Health And Science

highpublicNeptune, Monmouth County
Rating
9.5
Students
300
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / 95.0%
4

High Technology High School

highpublicLincroft, Monmouth County
Rating
9.5
Students
284
Teacher Ratio
13:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / 95.0%
5

Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science

highpublicManahawkin, Ocean County
Rating
9.5
Students
275
Teacher Ratio
12:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / 95.0%
6

Union County Magnet High School

highpublicScotch Plains, Union County
Rating
9.4
Students
297
Teacher Ratio
19:1
ELA / Math
92.0% / 95.0%
7

Hunterdon County Academies

highpublicAnnandale, Hunterdon County
Rating
9.4
Students
280
Teacher Ratio
93:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / 92.0%
8

Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro

highpublicTeterboro, Bergen County
Rating
9.4
Students
665
Teacher Ratio
9:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / 92.0%
9

Dr Ronald Mcnair High School

highpublicJersey City, Hudson County
Rating
9.1
Students
716
Teacher Ratio
13:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / 87.0%
10

Biotechnology High School

highpublicFreehold, Monmouth County
Rating
9.1
Students
315
Teacher Ratio
11:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / 87.0%
11

Academy For Allied Health Sciences

highpublicScotch Plains, Union County
Rating
9.1
Students
308
Teacher Ratio
20:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / 87.0%
12

Sea Girt Elementary School

middlepublicSea Girt, Monmouth County
Rating
9.0
Students
148
Teacher Ratio
6:1
ELA / Math
92.0% / 87.0%
13

Edison Academy Magnet School

highpublicEdison, Middlesex County
Rating
9.0
Students
173
Teacher Ratio
13:1
ELA / Math
90.0% / 90.0%
14

Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering

highpublicRockaway, Morris County
Rating
9.0
Students
181
Teacher Ratio
N/A
ELA / Math
90.0% / 90.0%
15

Mendham Township Middle School

middlepublicBrookside, Morris County
Rating
9.0
Students
342
Teacher Ratio
9:1
ELA / Math
94.0% / 85.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in New Jersey?

New Jersey has 2,503 schools, including 1,122 elementary schools, 883 middle schools, and 498 high schools.

What is average teacher salary in New Jersey?

The average teacher salary in New Jersey is $83,715 per year, with 115,301 teachers employed across state.

What are test score averages in New Jersey?

New Jersey students average 49.6% proficiency in English Language Arts, 38.4% in mathematics, and N/A in science based on state assessments.

What is best city for schools in New Jersey?

Based on average school ratings, Newark has some of highest-rated schools in New Jersey with an average rating of 2.4.

About Schools in New Jersey

Explore 2,503 schools serving 1,355,569 students across 21 districts in New Jersey. Find detailed information about school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios, and more.

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