For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,022 students in Demarest, NJ. The top ranked public high school in Demarest, NJ is Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Demarest, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Demarest have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public high schools.
Demarest, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Demarest, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Demarest, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Demarest, NJ include Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest. Demarest has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public high schools are located in Demarest?
1 public high schools are located in Demarest.
What is the racial composition of students in Demarest?
Demarest public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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