For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,821 students in 07202, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in 07202, NJ are Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy and K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 07202 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 07202, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 07202 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07202, NJ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
(Math: 29% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Morrell Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5870
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5870
Grades: 9-12
| 1,291 students
Rank: #22.
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
447 Richmond Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6500
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
237 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5023
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5023
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Summer St
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6800
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 816 students
Rank: #55.
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
641 South Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6600
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,291 students
Rank: #66.
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 Pearl St
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6565
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6565
Grades: 9-12
| 1,404 students
07202, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
650 Bayway Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6340
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6340
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 07202, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in 07202, NJ include Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy and K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 07202?
6 public high schools are located in 07202.
What is the racial composition of students in 07202?
07202 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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