For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,068 students in Westwood, NJ. The top ranked public high school in Westwood, NJ is Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westwood, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Westwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public high schools.
Westwood, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan, with 93% 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 Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Westwood, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 Central Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 784-1600
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 784-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,068 students
Westwood, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Programs At Park Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
609 Westwood Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-7060
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-7060
Grades: 4-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Westwood, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Westwood, NJ include Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan. Westwood has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public high schools are located in Westwood?
1 public high schools are located in Westwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood?
Westwood public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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