The average public school diversity score in New Jersey is approximately 0.72 per year (2025).
The most diverse public schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in New Jersey is currently Soaring Heights Charter School, with a diversity score of 0.78.
Diversity Score Range: 0.75
0.78
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.76
Most Diverse Public Schools in New Jersey (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Soaring Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-8
1 Romar Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 434-4800
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 434-4800
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK
111 Highway 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 525-5200
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 525-5200
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Holly Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-3
500 Ogden Drive
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-8565
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-8565
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Dr. Paul Rafalides School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-4
362 Union St
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6540
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6540
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
James F. Murray School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-8
339 Stegman Parkway
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6620
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6620
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 2-4
455 Jacksonville Rd
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-0071
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-0071
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
St. Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
71 Sheridan Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5393
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5393
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
Beloved Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-12
508 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 630-4700
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 630-4700
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
Reeds Road Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-6
103 South Reeds Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
Samsel Upper Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 4-5
298 Ernston Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 316-4050
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 316-4050
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
Rafael Cordero Y Molina
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-8
158 Erie St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4390
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4390
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
John Adams
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-4
1450 Redmond Street
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3102
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3102
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-1
1203 Neck Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3520
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3520
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
The Ethical Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-8
95 Broadway
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 984-4151
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 984-4151
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
Sayreville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
800 Washington Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5290
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5290
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
Innovation High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 9-12
239 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1504
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1504
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
Learning Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-8
2495 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 332-0900
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 332-0900
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
Dr. Michael Conti School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-8
182 Merseles St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4300
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4300
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
330 Wayne Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-2400
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-2400
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
Westampton Township Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 4-8
700 Rancocas Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-2722
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-2722
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
Middle School # 4
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
107 Bright Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 946-5740
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 946-5740
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK
25 Linwood Place
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3600
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3600
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-3
601 Ernston Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5230
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5230
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
Teaneck Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-8
563 Chestnut Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-9600
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-9600
Rank: #8 - 258. - 25.
Piscataway Township High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 9-12
100 Behmer Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0700
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0700
Rank: #26 - 5926. - 59.
F. W. Holbein Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 5-8
333 Levis Drive
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-7200
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-7200
Rank: #26 - 5926. - 59.
Unity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-8
1 Evergreen Place, Suite A
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-1808
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-1808
Rank: #26 - 5926. - 59.
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-1
121 South Eleventh Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-1205
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-1205
Rank: #26 - 5926. - 59.
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-1
100 Wollner Dr
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-3600
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-3600
Rank: #26 - 5926. - 59.
Sayreville War Memorial High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 9-12
820 Washington Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5252
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5252
Rank: #26 - 5926. - 59.
Arbor Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 4-5
1717 Lester Place
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-8652
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-8652
Rank: #26 - 5926. - 59.
Osage School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-5
112 Somerdale Road
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 428-2990
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 428-2990
Rank: #26 - 5926. - 59.
Liberty High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 9-12
299 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4373
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4373
Rank: #26 - 5926. - 59.
Sterling High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 9-12
501 South Warwick Road
Somerdale, NJ 08083
(856) 784-1333
Somerdale, NJ 08083
(856) 784-1333
Rank: #26 - 5926. - 59.
Avenel Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 6-8
Woodbine Avenue
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 596-4210
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 596-4210
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New Jersey average public schools diversity score?
The New Jersey average public schools diversity score is 0.72 for 2025.
What are public schools with the most diversity score in New Jersey?
The best top ranked public schools in New Jersey include Soaring Heights Charter School, Cheesequake School and Holly Hills Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the most diversity score in New Jersey?
The public high school with the most diversity score in New Jersey is Beloved Community Charter School, with a diversity score of 0.76. The public elementary school with the most diversity score is Soaring Heights Charter School, with diversity score of 0.78.
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