For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,799 students in Phillipsburg, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Phillipsburg, NJ is Phillipsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phillipsburg, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Phillipsburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Phillipsburg, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Phillipsburg High School, with 77% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Phillipsburg, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phillipsburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Stateliner Blvd.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,799 students
Phillipsburg, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
712 South Main Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2476
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2476
Grades: 3-5
| 279 students
Delaware Park School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Second & Aurora Sts.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-6388
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-6388
Grades: K
| 97 students
120 Filmore Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-2263
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-2263
Grades: 1-3
| 211 students
Fairview Avenue
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2688
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2688
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Phillipsburg, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Phillipsburg, NJ include Phillipsburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Phillipsburg?
1 public high schools are located in Phillipsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Phillipsburg?
Phillipsburg public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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