For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,885 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 14% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 07202, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 07202 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, with 97% 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07202, NJ Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Morrell Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5870
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5870
Gr: 9-12 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
447 Richmond Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6500
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
641 South Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6600
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 Pearl St
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6565
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6565
Gr: 9-12 | 1,348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
07202, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6340
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6340
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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 65% (majority Hispanic).
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