For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,938 students in Rockaway, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Rockaway, NJ are Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering, Academy For Performing Arts and Morris Knolls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockaway, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Rockaway have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public high schools.
Rockaway, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Morris Knolls High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rockaway, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering
Vocational School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
520 West Main Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2301
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Academy For Performing Arts
Vocational School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Knoll Drive
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2201
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2201
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Morris Knolls High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Knoll Drive
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2201
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,473 students
Rank: #44.
Morris Hills High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 West Main Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2301
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 1,141 students
Rockaway, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Park Lake School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
72 Academy Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 983-1099
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 983-1099
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rockaway, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Rockaway, NJ include Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering, Academy For Performing Arts and Morris Knolls High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rockaway?
4 public high schools are located in Rockaway.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockaway?
Rockaway public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Rockaway are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rockaway include: Morris Hills High School vs. Morris Knolls High School, Morris Knolls High School vs. Morris Hills High School
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