For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,577 students in Basking Ridge, NJ. The top-ranked public high school in Basking Ridge, NJ is Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Basking Ridge, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Basking Ridge have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public high schools.
Basking Ridge, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridge High School, with 94% 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 Basking Ridge, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridge High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
268 South Finley Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Basking Ridge, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Basking Ridge, NJ include Ridge High School. Basking Ridge has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public high schools are located in Basking Ridge?
1 public high schools are located in Basking Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Basking Ridge?
Basking Ridge 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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