2023 Best Schools in Newark

• Basking Ridge, NJ•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  122 reviews

Parent: The Pingry School is a special school that serves the students ranging all the way from K-12, with its magical way of learning at its lower school campus while raising confident, and inquisitive middle schoolers to raising engaging, empathetic, driven high schoolers who truly want to change the world they live in. Its honor code is the secret sauce that binds every fabric in Pingry and its community of students, faculty, staff and parents. A school that is diverse like no other - we often remark - Pingry is the best possible confluence of cultures, people, and POVs. The credit goes to its Board of Trustees, Head of School, DEI&B team, Health and Wellness department, inspiring faculty and staff, and its admissions team that so meticulously create the best mosaic of students and their families to come together in perfect harmony! We are grateful for Pingry for everything it has been, is and will be!... Read 122 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,197

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Livingston, NJ•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  127 reviews

Middle School Student: As a student who goes to Newark Academy, there are many things about NA that you won’t find at any other school. This school has an amazing community where students and teachers are able to have a good relationship. The Equity and Inclusion team makes sure that you belong and that others understand you. The arts program is wonderful and has a variety of things for everyone. The academics go beyond the books and are very hands on. I would recommend this school to anyone in the area who cares about their child and wants them to have a good future!... Read 127 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 674

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Summit, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  62 reviews

Alum: Academically excellent, great leadership opportunities, and supportive staff. The school should have much higher rankings given how well it prepares well rounded and intelligent future leaders. In 2007, The Wall Street Journal already listed Kent Place School as one of the world's top 50 schools for its success in preparing students to enter top American universities. The school has excellent academical cuticulum, strong STEM resources, and abundant student activities. At KPS learning with purpose, leading with ethics, thriving in community, and investing in one another are the priorities. These priorities are rooted in the school's core strengths, enriched by our long history of understanding how high-achieving girls learn best, and deepened by the story that every student brings to our community. KPS has a long history. Since 1894, KPS has dedicated to empowering girls. The results have been spectacular. KPS has sent students to many top institutions in the world.... Read 62 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 649

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Montclair, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  119 reviews

Junior: MKA's innovative teaching approach provides many different ways for students to understand content. They use advanced SmartBoard technologies, utilize group-led discussions, and emphasize community learning. MKA's fabulous teachers and small class sizes make each student feel like they belong. While the environment can oftentimes be competitive, the two on-campus guidance counselors and students' advisors are always there to help. The school is home to over 30 student run competitive, social action, affinity group, general interest, and service work organizations. There are countless pathways for students to get involved and find their passions. The brilliant teachers, organizations, and emphasis on learning cultivate an amazing learning environment where each student can discover their interests.... Read 119 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,052

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Bergen County Vocational Technical School District, NJ•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  247 reviews

Senior: Bergen Tech Teterboro is really a wonderful school in so many ways! It has offered me so many different opportunities to further my academic career as well as many different ways to pursue my passions. One thing I love about our school is that since we're a technical school we have majors, Digital Media for the win, we have the chance to not only learn skills that we would have to wait for college to learn, but we also have the opportunity to work with industry standard equipment and materials that prepare us for entry into the workforce. Our senior internship program also allows the seniors another opportunity to intern and get real work experience in professional settings as high school seniors!... Read 247 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 677

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• West Orange, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.44 out of 5  73 reviews

Parent: As the parent of three alumni, I can't recommend Golda Och Academy more! My children gained an exceptional general studies and Judaic education in a truly caring community. The teachers all really care about their students and help them shine. There are so many extra-curricular activities to choose from and the Israel experiences are unique and can't be found anywhere else! My alumni children were well prepared for college and all were admitted to their top choice colleges. They gained leadership skills and today are confident young Jewish leaders. GOA is an incredible gift for your children and family!... Read 73 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 420

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Morristown, NJ•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.83 out of 5  121 reviews

Parent: What a great place this is! The kids here are genuinely happy and spirited. The culture is upbeat and supportive. Teachers really get to know their students well, and it is abundantly evident that they care about them. The curriculum is innovative. Advanced seminars are offered, as well as independent study. There are traditional AP classes as well as Honors courses. Athletics are great, and there is a strong theater and arts program. Some prospective parents worry that MBS is not rigorous enough, and that their child won't get into an elite college. In fact, I was one of them. Turns out that simply was not true! Your child can get a great education here, and will be well prepared for college, whichever one they choose. Oh, and bonus - they will have a wonderful and well rounded high school experience. What more could a parent hope for?... Read 121 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 616

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Watchung, NJ•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  181 reviews

Parent: When our family relocated to New Jersey we looked at numerous schools for our younger daughter and selected Mount Saint Mary Academy for their strong curriculum, welcoming culture, college prep and dedicated administration and teachers. It was absolutely the right decision for our daughter and our family! During her three years at The Mount our daughter took advantage of many of the clubs and activities, the AP courses and student government. The Mount prepared our daughter extremely well for college and graduated with honors from NYU where she received a partial scholarship. Thank you Sr. Lisa, and the entire Mount family, for such a wonderful high school experience for our daughter.... Read 181 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 266

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Summit, NJ•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.48 out of 5  84 reviews

Alum: I was a student at OKS for four years and I really enjoyed my experience! The school centers around community and brings aspects of it into our everyday activities. The teachers genuinely care not only about students' grades, but also their well beings. The atmosphere is very collaborative between students and it feels as though everyone is working towards a common goal. A large aspect of OKS is preparing students for college and I feel more than ready to go to college in the fall. I am prepared for all academics, independence, and working through real life problems. I also loved playing sports at OKS because I felt supported by the whole school which is another testament to the community. The larger teams support the smaller teams and everyone feels like they are making an impact.... Read 84 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 326

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• West Orange, NJ•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.31 out of 5  171 reviews

Freshman: I live in Hackettstown, in Warren county, so I have to commute every morning(two trains and a bus), and I still could not ask for a better high school experience. The teachers are wonderful and accessible, the curriculum is rigorous but manageable, and the campus itself looks very nice. I play soccer, so I can only really speak on the quality of our soccer team, but I know that Seton Hall takes extreme pride in their sports, so whether you do football or rowing, track & field or swimming, soccer or lacrosse, the games will be competitive. Also, I've never tasted school lunch that was this good. Specifically, the bacon egg and cheese sandwiches are incredible and they also have other food like cheeseburgers, cake, smoothies, salads(also great), pies, and coffee. The cultural landscape at the Prep is also great because there are kids, as well as teachers, from so many different backgrounds.... Read 171 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 961

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Hoboken, NJ•

• Private School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  46 reviews

Senior: Hudson has been the most amazing highschool ever! The teachers here are all very genuine and care about the students. You can go up to any teacher and ask them for help or have a casual conversation. Every teacher wants you to succeed. Socially, every student is very kind to each other. We all respect each other's difference and have open conversation with each other.... Read 46 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 196

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Summit, NJ•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.18 out of 5  62 reviews

Parent: Oratory has been a great experience for my son. He has thrived here academically compared to his public school experience. We are in a highly ranked public school district so it was hard to decide to send him here but so glad we made that decision. The environment is very welcoming. The teachers treat them with respect and the classroom environment is more in line with a mature college environment versus the policing that happens at public schools. They are engaging in the classroom with discussions and participation versus just listening and taking notes . The academics are rigorous, more so than many public schools and definitely prepares them for college. Comparing to his twin who is in a highly competitive and highly rated public school, I can truly compare and say he is more advanced and organized academically. The teachers and counselors care tremendously about each student and help them to achieve success by guiding them and being available when needed.... Read 62 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 402

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Millburn Township School District, NJ•

• 5

• grade A+

• Students 398

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Jersey City, NJ•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  204 reviews

Senior: Prep, similar to other all-boy Prep schools wants to provide a facade to all of those applying. I'd like to debunk some common misconceptions. "Prep can interact with their sister school, that way you will get exposure to women," No, you would be better off finding your own girl peers and exposing your son/yourself on how to speak to a girl in a respectful manner, the students act as if they have never seen a girl before when exchange students come. "Prep is so diverse," Yes, Prep is very diverse but yet it feels segregated at the same time. If you don't have good friends by the end of sophomore year, have fun making friends in the clique-like atmosphere. "Prep is worse than Seton Hall Prep," If you are a person of color or anything different than what the snobby white people are used to at SHP, you most likely will not like SHP. Prep is better with a warm and welcoming environment. Please visit for freshmen-for-a-day to see if this school is for you!... Read 204 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 894

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Livingston, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.28 out of 5  46 reviews

Parent: During the pandemic school year 2020-2021, we transferred our children-- ages 5, 9, 12-- into JKHA from the local public schools for what we assumed would be one-off year, as the public schools they were to attend were slated to begin the year fully remote. Now, a year later, we are thrilled that our children will CONTINUE to attend JKHA, as we were so impressed by the academic rigor of the school, which was superior, in our estimation, to our experience at Livingston Public Schools. The other quality of JKHA is the authentic warmth of the school itself, where our children--who had NOT had any experience learning in a Jewish day school at all-- received differentiated, personalized instruction. Each of our children were known as individuals with unique strengths and challenges, and, more significantly, each of our children was uniquely supported for who they are. Very, very impressed.... Read 46 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 745

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Upper Montclair, NJ•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.97 out of 5  31 reviews

Alum: Class of 2020 Co-Salutatorian about to attend Carleton College here! While it was not my #1 high school initially, Lacordaire has provided me with both a grade A education and a community that I will forever be a part of. The teachers truly want to see the students succeed, and I remain in touch with many of mine. In addition to the classes offered, the extracurriculars available provide for an amazing four years. I feel extremely prepared to enter college, and I know I would not have been accepted to my #1 school without the support, guidance, and education Lacordaire offers.... Read 31 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 80

• Student-teacher ratio 2:1

• Hudson County Schools of Technology School District, NJ•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  362 reviews

Junior: I love High Tech High School! I am a musical theater major, and although this school is amazing with the arts, now I feel as if we are getting less and less funding. We make the best with what we can though, and are going to put on a great spring show! For the school in general, I think everyone would appreciate more AP's junior year instead of only 2 options and then all AP's senior year, but at least we have the chance to get them in then with many options.... Read 362 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,074

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Fair Lawn, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.54 out of 5  87 reviews

Parent: Noble Leadership Academy is a wonderful school with dedicated teachers. My children have attended Noble since preK and I have no regrets. They have since then developed a very strong foundation in Islam and in their belief in Allah. I would recommend Noble highly to anyone who has children!... Read 87 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 305

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Jersey City, NJ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.08 out of 5  12 reviews

Parent: My children goes to this school since it opened its gates. It has a very welcoming environment and a family friendly school. Approaching the management is very easy and always get the information we are looking for. Academically, this school follows a very positive approach and set a very high standards for student's learning. Apart from the State testing NJSLA (former PARCC), this school also assess the children via MAPS. This testing method will be three times during the year, to continuously monitor student's progress. Teachers are very much committed to make the students acheive their academic goals set during the starting of the years. This school also has Micro-society program which is the concept that it is being built on and all the children will take part in this every day for one school hour. Most of the children are academically stronger and has a very good character. I strongly recommend this school!!... Read 12 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 507

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Caldwell, NJ•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  158 reviews

Senior: I have loved my experience at Mount St. Dominic. It has provided me with a great education i would have not gotten if it were not for this school. MSDA has provided me with great athletic and arts programs as well, making it really easy to get involved in the vibrant community. While MSDA has been a great experience for me, it is lacking in diversity. Throughout my high school experience inclusion for non-white students as well as LGBTQ+ students has increased exponentially. However, there is always room for improvement or places where change still needs to be made or recognized.... Read 158 reviews

• grade A

• Students 249

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• New York, NY•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  266 reviews

Senior: Notre Dame fosters a unique learning environment where community and sisterhood are highly valued. Teachers are caring and understanding and go out of their way to help you. The students can become like a second family but sometimes it is difficult to find your place". There is a wide array of clubs to participate in and being in the heart of West Village, finding your passion is easy and within reach. Internships and jobs are easily accessible and the Meatpacking district offers fun activities to indulge in afterschool!... Read 266 reviews

• grade A

• Students 351

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Newark, NJ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 2.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Middle School Student: The Gray Charter school is a great school. I personally would change a few things about the way the school is structured, but otherwise it's a good school.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 364

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Clark, NJ•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  112 reviews

Sophomore: MSR is an all girls school that is really the definition of family. The close knit bond you grow to have with your friends is one that I think will last for many years even after high school. I am currently a sophomore and enjoy going to high school here. I am excited when it comes to school events/activities. There are various sports you can play and the ability to be creative is very much encouraged. Many students strive to be their best and do well at the stimulating academic program. The courses and teachers push the students to work hard. I believe that MSR is able to prepare me for college and the future. Overall, Mother Seton is a great school to attend!... Read 112 reviews

• grade A

• Students 274

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Hudson County Schools of Technology School District, NJ•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  279 reviews

Junior: I like County Prep High School because of its diversity and outstanding academic standing. There are students from all over Hudson County enrolled in this school. The teachers are helpful, resourceful, understanding, and great at preparing students for the real world. The counselors are also very active and always there for the students. The administration is always finding ways to prepare students for their careers through college fairs, college counseling, and other events. Overall a great high school to be a part of!... Read 279 reviews

• grade A

• Students 979

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Newark Public School District, NJ•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  391 reviews

Senior: As a senior at Science Park High School, the scholarly environment that is cultivated at the school is beyond my expectations. Being number 1 in the district, number 27 in the state, and a blue ribbon recipient, Science Park High School has provided students will the needs to not only prepare for college despite the fewer opportunities available in the district but also further their horizons as there is a wide spread exposure to a multitude of fields. As one of the only schools to provide International Baccalaureate college level courses, Science Park High School enriches the minds of young scholars and aid their journey in being successful individuals in society.... Read 391 reviews

• grade A

• Students 868

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1