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Best New Jersey Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 143 blue ribbon public schools serving 74,519 students in New Jersey.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in New Jersey are Bergen County Academies, School 28 and Infinity Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Jersey blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in New Jersey (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bergen County Academies
Vocational School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
200 Hackensack Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
School 28
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
200 Presidential Boulevard
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0281
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Infinity Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
193 Old Bergen Road
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1404
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
123 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 418-7617
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
High Technology High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 842-8444
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1 Convery Boulevard
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 634-5858
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Biotechnology High School
Vocational School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5000 Kozloski Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7942
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science
Vocational School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
195 Cedar Bridge Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-8439
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Academy For Allied Health Sciences
Vocational School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Communications High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1740 New Bedford Road
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-1010
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Monmouth County Academy Of Allied Health And Science
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2325 Heck Avenue
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-0058
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Union County Magnet High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Mendham Township Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16 Washington Valley Road
Brookside, NJ 07926
(973) 543-7107
Gr: 5-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Princeton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Sea Girt Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
451 Bell Place
Sea Girt, NJ 08750
(732) 449-3422
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Edison Academy Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 Technology Drive
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 452-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Marine Academy Of Science And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
305 Mast Way
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 291-0995
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1818.
Upper School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
143 Charlotte Pl
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
(201) 567-7292
Gr: 3-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1919.
Forrestdale School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
60 Forrest Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0383
Gr: 4-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Essex Fells Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
102 Hawthorne Rd
Essex Fells, NJ 07021
(973) 226-0505
Gr: PK-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Hilldale School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
123 Konner Avenue
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
(973) 331-7100
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Old Orchard Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-1550
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Alexander Hamilton School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
380 Harristown Road
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Millburn High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
462 Millburn Ave
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 564-7130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,380 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2525.
Milton Avenue School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16 Milton Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2508
Gr: PK-3 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2626.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 Morningside Rd
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2770
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2727.
H W Mountz Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
411 Tuttle Ave
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6380
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2828.
Briarcliff Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
93 Briarcliff Rd.
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-0342
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2929.
Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
74 Ridge Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-1597
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Berkeley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
47 Berkeley Ave
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-7760
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Elizabeth Haddon School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
501 West Redman Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-0811
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Hillview School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
206 Boulevard
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
(973) 616-6080
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Luther Lee Emerson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15 Columbus Road
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Gr: 2-4 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Lyncrest Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9-04 Morlot Ave
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 794-5555
Gr: K-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Mount Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
111 Hansom Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 470-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in New Jersey?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in New Jersey include Bergen County Academies, School 28 and Infinity Institute.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in New Jersey?
143 blue ribbon public schools are located in New Jersey.
What is the racial composition of students in New Jersey?
New Jersey blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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