Best Public High Schools in Jersey City, NJ (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 10,589 students in Jersey City, NJ.

The top-ranked public high schools in Jersey City, NJ are Infinity Institute, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School and County Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jersey City, NJ public high schools have an score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Jersey City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.

Jersey City, NJ public high school have a of 83%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.

The school with highest graduation rate is County Prep High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).