For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,264 students in 07026, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in 07026, NJ is Garfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 07026 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 07026, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 07026 have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Garfield High School, with 72% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07026, NJ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5010
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,264 students
07026, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 252-2714
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 252-2714
Grades: PK-2
| 175 students
205 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 07026, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in 07026, NJ include Garfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in 07026?
1 public high schools are located in 07026.
What is the racial composition of students in 07026?
07026 public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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