For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,772 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 23% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), 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 93%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jose Marti Stem Academy, with ≥99% 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Union City, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jose Marti Stem Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Summit Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5400
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Union City High School
(Math: 16% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 3,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Union City, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 New York Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2085
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2085
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Minority enrollment: 95%
318 18th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5901
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 1,377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
815 17th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5930
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5930
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1700 Kerrigan Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Gr: 1-8
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 65% (majority Hispanic).
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