For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,677 students in Union City, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Union City, NJ are Jose Marti Stem Academy and Union City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union City, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Union City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Union City, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jose Marti Stem Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Union City, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jose Marti Stem Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1800 Summit Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5400
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Union City High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Kennedy Blvd
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 330-8678
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 330-8678
Grades: 9-12
| 3,089 students
Union City, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 New York Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2085
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2085
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
318 18th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5901
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 1,377 students
815 17th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5930
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5930
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
1700 Kerrigan Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Union City, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Union City, NJ include Jose Marti Stem Academy and Union City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Union City?
2 public high schools are located in Union City.
What is the racial composition of students in Union City?
Union City public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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