For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,086 students in Westwood, NJ. The top-ranked public high school in Westwood, NJ is Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westwood, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Westwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public high schools.
Westwood, 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 Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Westwood, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 Central Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 784-1600
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 784-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Westwood, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Westwood, NJ include Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan. Westwood has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public high schools are located in Westwood?
1 public high schools are located in Westwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood?
Westwood public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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