For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,017 students in Fair Lawn, NJ. The top-ranked public high schools in Fair Lawn, NJ are Fair Lawn High School and Paterson Arts And Science Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fair Lawn, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Fair Lawn have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Fair Lawn, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fair Lawn High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fair Lawn, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fair Lawn High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14 00 Berdan Avenue
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 794-5450
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 794-5450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Paterson Arts And Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Grand Street
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(862) 336-1550
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(862) 336-1550
Gr: K-12 | 1,330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fair Lawn, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fair Lawn, NJ include Fair Lawn High School and Paterson Arts And Science Charter School. Fair Lawn has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public high schools are located in Fair Lawn?
2 public high schools are located in Fair Lawn.
What is the racial composition of students in Fair Lawn?
Fair Lawn public high schools minority enrollment is 67% 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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