For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,384 students in North Bergen, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in North Bergen, NJ is North Bergen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Bergen, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in North Bergen have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
North Bergen, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Bergen High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in North Bergen, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Bergen High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7417 Kennedy Blvd
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2800
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,384 students
North Bergen, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Independent Studies (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
2000 85th Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 662-6774
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 662-6774
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in North Bergen, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in North Bergen, NJ include North Bergen High School.
How many public high schools are located in North Bergen?
1 public high schools are located in North Bergen.
What is the racial composition of students in North Bergen?
North Bergen public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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