For the 2025 school year, there are 64 public high schools serving 49,208 students in Bergen County, NJ. The top ranked public high schools in Bergen County, NJ are Bergen County Academies, Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro and Northern Highlands Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bergen County, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Bergen County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public high schools.
Bergen County, 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 Bergen County Academies, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Bergen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bergen County Academies
Vocational School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Hackensack Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro
Vocational School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
504 Route 46 West
Teterboro, NJ 07608
(201) 343-6000
Teterboro, NJ 07608
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Northern Highlands Regional High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
298 Hillside Ave
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-8700
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,261 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Applied Technology High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Tenafly High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19 Columbus Drive
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 816-6614
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 816-6614
Gr: 9-12 | 1,166 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
162 Knickerbocker Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 79:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Ridgewood High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
627 East Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2800
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,740 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Park Ridge High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Park Ave
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 573-6000
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 573-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
River Dell Regional High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Pyle Street
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 599-7240
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 599-7240
Gr: 9-12 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Pascack Hills High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 West Grand Avenue
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 358-7020
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 358-7020
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Ramsey High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
256 E Main Street
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2300
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 Central Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 784-1600
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 784-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Pascack Valley High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Piermont Avenue
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 358-7060
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 358-7060
Gr: 9-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Fair Lawn High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14 00 Berdan Avenue
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 794-5450
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 794-5450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1616.
Mahwah High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Ridge Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2300
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Midland Park Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Prospect St
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 444-7400
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 444-7400
Gr: 7-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1818.
Autistic Continuum
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Cresskill High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Lincoln Drive
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Indian Hills High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
97 Yawpo Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-0100
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2121.
New Milford High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
330 River Road
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-0172
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-0172
Gr: 9-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2222.
Hasbrouck Heights High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 Boulevard
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-6150
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2323.
Glen Rock High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Hamilton Avenue
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2424.
Emerson Jr Sr High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 Main Street
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 262-4447
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 262-4447
Gr: 7-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2525.
Ramapo High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
331 George Street
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-1500
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,188 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2626.
Dumont High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 New Milford Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3000
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2727.
Henry P. Becton Regional High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Paterson Avenue
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 935-3007
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 935-3007
Gr: 9-12 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2828.
North Arlington High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 Ridge Road
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2929.
Fort Lee High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Lemoine Ave
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4675
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4675
Gr: 9-12 | 1,179 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3030.
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3131.
Leonia High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Christie Heights Street
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 302-5200
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 302-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3232.
Westwood Regional High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Ridgewood Road
Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 664-0880
Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 664-0880
Gr: 9-12 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3333.
Paramus High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 East Century Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3434.
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E.285 Pascack Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Rutherford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56 Elliott Pl
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: 9-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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Bergen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
321 State St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8170
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8170
Gr: 5-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
296 E Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 599-6185
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 599-6185
Gr: 9-11 | 13 students
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
E.285 Pascack Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
44 Armory Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 568-0817
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 568-0817
Gr: PK | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 106:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
70 Sterling Place
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 862-1983
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 862-1983
525 Palisade Ave
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2307
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2307
Gr: PK-K | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
540 Windsor Rd
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Gr: 7-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
51 W Englewood Ave
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 862-6164
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 862-6164
Gr: 2-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
503 Sixth St
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 935-6808
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 935-6808
Gr: PK-2 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
56 Elliott Pl
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: 9-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
550 Washington St
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 935-6805
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 935-6805
Gr: 2-3 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Lyndhurst Annex Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
624 Page Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 531-1420
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 531-1420
Gr: K-7 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
360 Union St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Gr: 7-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Moonachie Annex (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Lodi (moonachie) Campus
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 249-0995
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 249-0995
Gr: Inquire with school | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
161 Lanza Avenue
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6614
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6614
Gr: PK | 215 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Programs At Park Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
609 Westwood Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-7060
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-7060
Gr: 4-8 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 33%
30 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 252-2714
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 252-2714
Gr: PK-2 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
109 Sylvan St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 31%
110 Mt Vernon Street
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 336-9855
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 336-9855
Gr: K-1 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Vocational & Technical Hgh-hackensack High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
200 Hackensack Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
325 Third St
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 939-6506
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 939-6506
Gr: 3-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
205 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bergen County, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Bergen County, NJ include Bergen County Academies, Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro and Northern Highlands Regional High School. Bergen County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public high schools are located in Bergen County?
64 public high schools are located in Bergen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bergen County?
Bergen County public high schools minority enrollment is 60% 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 Bergen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bergen County include: Indian Hills High School vs. Ramapo High School, Ramapo High School vs. Indian Hills High School, Garfield High School vs. Lodi High School
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