For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,038 students in Demarest, NJ. The top-ranked public high school in Demarest, NJ is Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Demarest, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Demarest have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public high schools.
Demarest, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Demarest, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 Knickerbocker Road
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-3200
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Demarest, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Demarest, NJ include Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest. Demarest has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public high schools are located in Demarest?
1 public high schools are located in Demarest.
What is the racial composition of students in Demarest?
Demarest public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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