For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,998 students in Bayonne, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Bayonne, NJ are Bayonne Alternative High School and Bayonne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayonne, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Bayonne have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Bayonne, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bayonne High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bayonne, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bayonne Alternative High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
669 Avenue A
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5895
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5895
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Bayonne High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
669 Avenue A
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5900
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,832 students
Bayonne, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hcst Bayonne Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
Avenue A & 28th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 854-2107
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 854-2107
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bayonne, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Bayonne, NJ include Bayonne Alternative High School and Bayonne High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bayonne?
2 public high schools are located in Bayonne.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayonne?
Bayonne public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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