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Best High Schools in New Jersey
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

In 2026, New Jersey is a national benchmark for secondary education (i.e., in the area of student outcomes and school quality). In 2025, New Jersey had an overall #1 education ranking as measured by the U.S. News & World Report, and is home to the best public high schools in the United States. Public high schools in NJ rank first in college readiness, SAT/ACT performance, and AP access, and have a strong funding base, no safety incidents, and excellent traditional and magnet schools that improve the ability of the state to provide an excellent education to all students. Additionally, the state has extensive, transparent data systems that have shown an increase in the graduation rates of the state. Overall, the best high schools in New Jersey are known for their high academic rigor, equity, and sustained academic excellence (i.e., academic success) at a large scale. Discover here also more information about the best middle schools in New Jersey.