For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 6,968 students in Wayne, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne, NJ are Passaic County Technical Institute Stem Academy, Passaic County Technical Institute and Wayne Hills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wayne have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public high schools.
Wayne, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Passaic County Technical Institute, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Passaic County Technical Institute Stem Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45 Reinhardt Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Passaic County Technical Institute
Vocational School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Reinhardt Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,565 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Wayne Hills High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
272 Berdan Avenue
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 317-2000
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 317-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Wayne Valley High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
551 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 317-2200
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 317-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Wayne, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pcesc Academy At Preakness (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1006 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 832-4097
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 832-4097
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wayne, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne, NJ include Passaic County Technical Institute Stem Academy, Passaic County Technical Institute and Wayne Hills High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne?
4 public high schools are located in Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne?
Wayne public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Wayne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wayne include: Wayne Hills High School vs. Wayne Valley High School, Wayne Valley High School vs. Wayne Hills High School, Passaic County Technical Institute Stem Academy vs. Passaic County Technical Institute
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