For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,961 students in Montclair, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Montclair, NJ is Montclair High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montclair, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Montclair have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Montclair, 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 Montclair High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Montclair, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montclair High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Chestnut St
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4100
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,961 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montclair, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Montclair, NJ include Montclair High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montclair?
1 public high schools are located in Montclair.
What is the racial composition of students in Montclair?
Montclair public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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