For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 2,636 students in Paramus, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Paramus, NJ are Applied Technology High School, Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology and Autistic Continuum. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paramus, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Paramus have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public high schools.
Paramus, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paramus 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Paramus, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Applied Technology High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
162 Knickerbocker Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 79:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Autistic Continuum
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Paramus High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 East Century Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E.285 Pascack Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Behavioral Continuum
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Bergen Co Jdc
Alternative School
296 E Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 599-6185
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 599-6185
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bergen Regional School
Alternative School
374 E Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-6230
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-6230
Gr: 2-12
Rank: n/an/a
Life Skills Continuum
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Multiple Disabilities Continuum
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School
Special Education School
333 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Paramus, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
296 E Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 599-6185
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 599-6185
Gr: 9-11 | 13 students
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
E.285 Pascack Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Paramus, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Paramus, NJ include Applied Technology High School, Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology and Autistic Continuum.
How many public high schools are located in Paramus?
12 public high schools are located in Paramus.
What is the racial composition of students in Paramus?
Paramus public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Paramus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Paramus include: Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus vs. Autistic Continuum, Life Skills Continuum vs. Autistic Continuum, Behavioral Continuum vs. Autistic Continuum
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