For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 8,011 students in Elizabeth, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Elizabeth, NJ are Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy and Simon Youth 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 10% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Elizabeth have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 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 Public High Schools in Elizabeth, NJ (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.
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Cherry St
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6100
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,022 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 12 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Martin Luther King Jr Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6767
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6767
Grades: 9-12
| 1,156 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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
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, Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy and Simon Youth Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Elizabeth?
9 public high schools are located in Elizabeth.
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth?
Elizabeth 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).
Which public high schools in Elizabeth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Elizabeth include: Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy vs. Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, John E. Dwyer Technology Academy vs. Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy, Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy vs. John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
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