For the 2025 school year, there are 6 magnet public schools serving 2,415 students in New Jersey.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in New Jersey are Union County Magnet High School, Edison Academy Magnet School and Woodbridge Academy Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Jersey magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Schools in New Jersey (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union County Magnet High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
Edison Academy Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Technology Drive
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 452-2600
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 452-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #33.
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1 Convery Boulevard
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 634-5858
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 634-5858
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
East Brunswick Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 Rues Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 254-8700
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 254-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 742 students
Rank: #55.
Perth Amboy Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
457 High Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6300
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Rank: #66.
Piscataway Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Suttons Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0717
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0717
Grades: 8-12
| 640 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in New Jersey?
The top ranked magnet public schools in New Jersey include Union County Magnet High School, Edison Academy Magnet School and Woodbridge Academy Magnet School.
How many magnet public schools are located in New Jersey?
6 magnet public schools are located in New Jersey.
What is the racial composition of students in New Jersey?
New Jersey magnet public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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