For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,328 students in North Bergen, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in North Bergen, NJ is North Bergen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Bergen, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in North Bergen have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
North Bergen, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Bergen High School, with 80% 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in North Bergen, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Bergen High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7417 Kennedy Blvd
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2800
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2800
Gr: 8-12 | 2,328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
North Bergen, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Independent Studies (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
2000 85th Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 662-6774
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 662-6774
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in North Bergen, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in North Bergen, NJ include North Bergen High School.
How many public high schools are located in North Bergen?
1 public high schools are located in North Bergen.
What is the racial composition of students in North Bergen?
North Bergen 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
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