For the 2026 school year, there are 678 top school districts in New Jersey, serving 1,354,910 students.
The most diverse district is Soaring Heights Charter School District, with a diversity score of 0.78.
The largest school district is Newark Public School District, serving 40,426 students.
The highest graduation rate school district is Cumberland County Board Of Vocational Education School District, with 99% graduation rate.
Top New Jersey School Districts (2026)
School District
# Students
Diversity Score
Graduation %
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