For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,644 students in Basking Ridge, NJ. The top ranked public high school in Basking Ridge, NJ is Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Basking Ridge, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Basking Ridge have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public high schools.
Basking Ridge, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridge High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Basking Ridge, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
268 South Finley Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Grades: 9-12
| 1,644 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Basking Ridge, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Basking Ridge, NJ include Ridge High School. Basking Ridge has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public high schools are located in Basking Ridge?
1 public high schools are located in Basking Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Basking Ridge?
Basking Ridge public high schools minority enrollment is 44% 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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