For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,264 students in Garfield, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Garfield, NJ is Garfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Garfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Garfield, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is equal to the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Garfield High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 Garfield, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5010
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,264 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Garfield, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
161 Lanza Avenue
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6614
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6614
Gr: PK | 215 students Minority enrollment: 54%
30 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 252-2714
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 252-2714
Gr: PK-2 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
205 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Garfield, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Garfield, NJ include Garfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garfield?
1 public high schools are located in Garfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield?
Garfield public high schools minority enrollment is 70% 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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