For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,264 students in Garfield, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Garfield, NJ is Garfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Garfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Garfield, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Garfield High School, with 72% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 Garfield, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5010
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,264 students
Garfield, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 252-2714
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 252-2714
Grades: PK-2
| 175 students
205 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Garfield, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Garfield, NJ include Garfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garfield?
1 public high schools are located in Garfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield?
Garfield public high schools minority enrollment is 70% 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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