For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,079 students in Piscataway, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Piscataway, NJ are Piscataway Township High School and Piscataway Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Piscataway, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Piscataway have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Piscataway, 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 Piscataway Magnet 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Piscataway, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piscataway Township High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Behmer Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0700
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Piscataway Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Suttons Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0717
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0717
Gr: 9-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Future Foundations Academy (Ffa)
Special Education School
1690 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 978-1555
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 978-1555
Gr: 3-12 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Nuview Academy
Special Education School
1 Park Avenue
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 878-0070
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 878-0070
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Piscataway Regional Day School
Special Education School
1670 Stelton Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-8752
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-8752
Gr: 1-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Piscataway, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1717 Lester Place
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-8652
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-8652
Gr: 4-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Middlesex County Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1690 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 317-0300
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 317-0300
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
21 Suttons Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 572-9494
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 572-9494
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Nuview Academy Annex (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1690 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 777-9860
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 777-9860
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Piscataway, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Piscataway, NJ include Piscataway Township High School and Piscataway Magnet School.
How many public high schools are located in Piscataway?
5 public high schools are located in Piscataway.
What is the racial composition of students in Piscataway?
Piscataway public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Piscataway are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Piscataway include: Future Foundations Academy (Ffa) vs. Piscataway Regional Day School, Piscataway Regional Day School vs. Future Foundations Academy (Ffa)
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