For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 7,501 students in Elizabeth, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Elizabeth, NJ are Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, Simon Youth Academy and Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elizabeth, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Elizabeth have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Elizabeth, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alexander Hamilton Preparatory 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Elizabeth, NJ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Morrell Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5870
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5870
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #22.
Simon Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
651 Kapkowski Road
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 889-2900
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 889-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: #33.
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 Cherry St
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6100
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 961 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27 Martin Luther King Jr Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6767
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6767
Grades: 9-12
| 1,062 students
Rank: #55.
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
447 Richmond Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6500
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
123 Pearl St
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6565
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6565
Grades: 9-12
| 1,405 students
Rank: #77.
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
641 South Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6600
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,331 students
Rank: #88.
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Summer St
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6800
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 823 students
237 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5000
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Elizabeth, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bie Drc Reentry (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
208 Commerce Place 2nd Floor
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 282-1001
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 282-1001
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Elizabeth Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
208 Commerce St
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 965-2642
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 965-2642
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
George W Herlich Juv Det Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Union Co Courthouse Garage 2n
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
(908) 527-4922
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
(908) 527-4922
Grades: 7-12
| 35 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 Elizabeth, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Elizabeth, NJ include Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, Simon Youth Academy and Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Elizabeth, NJ?
9 public high schools are located in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth, NJ?
Elizabeth, NJ public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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