For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 717 students in New Providence, NJ. The top ranked public high school in New Providence, NJ is New Providence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Providence, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in New Providence have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public high schools.
New Providence, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Providence High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in New Providence, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Providence High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Pioneer Dr
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4700
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 635 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Learning Center New Providence
Special Education School
330 Central Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 508-1345
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 508-1345
Gr: PK-9 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in New Providence, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in New Providence, NJ include New Providence High School. New Providence has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public high schools are located in New Providence?
2 public high schools are located in New Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in New Providence?
New Providence public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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