Top 10 Best New Jersey Magnet Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 539 magnet public high schools serving 461,561 students in New Jersey.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in New Jersey are Bergen County Academies, High Technology High School and Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Jersey magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
New Jersey magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bergen County Academies, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public High Schools in New Jersey (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bergen County Academies
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
200 Hackensack Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
High Technology High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 842-8444
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
195 Cedar Bridge Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-8439
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Monmouth County Academy Of Allied Health And Science
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2325 Heck Avenue
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-0058
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
504 Route 46 West
Teterboro, NJ 07608
(201) 343-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 675 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hunterdon County Academies
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1445 State Route 31
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 788-1119
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Academy For Allied Health Sciences
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Biotechnology High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5000 Kozloski Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7942
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
123 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 418-7617
Grades: 9-12
| 701 students
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Union County Magnet High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
520 West Main Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Edison Academy Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 Technology Drive
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 452-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #1313.
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1 Convery Boulevard
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 634-5858
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: #1414.
Academy For Information Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #1515.
Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
45 Reinhardt Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,034 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Applied Technology High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Communications High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1740 New Bedford Road
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-1010
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #1818.
Athletic Training And Physical Therapy
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Bryant Drive
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 627-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #1919.
Infinity Institute
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
193 Old Bergen Road
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1404
Grades: 6-12
| 326 students
Rank: #2020.
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
445 Scotland Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 677-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #2121.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
150 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Grades: K-12
| 604 students
Rank: #2222.
Millburn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
462 Millburn Ave
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 564-7130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,378 students
Rank: #2323.
Academy For Biotechnology
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
96 Powerville Road
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-8480
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #2424.
Marine Academy Of Science And Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
305 Mast Way
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 291-0995
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #2525.
Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
74 Ridge Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-1597
Grades: 9-12
| 876 students
Rank: #2626.
Summit High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
125 Kent Place Blvd
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1494
Grades: 9-12
| 1,161 students
Rank: #2727.
Chatham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
255 Lafayette Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2505
Grades: 9-12
| 1,231 students
Rank: #2828.
Academy For Performing Arts
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
Rank: #2929.
Northern Highlands Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
298 Hillside Ave
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #3030.
Montgomery High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1016 Route 601
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,603 students
Rank: #3131.
Jose Marti Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1800 Summit Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 664 students
Rank: #3232.
West Windsor-plainsboro High School South
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
346 Clarksville Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,630 students
Rank: #3333.
Ridgewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
627 East Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,746 students
Rank: #3434.
West Windsor-plainsboro High School North
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
90 Grovers Mill Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,486 students
Rank: #3535.
High Tech High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
One High Tech Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 662-6801
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in New Jersey?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in New Jersey include Bergen County Academies, High Technology High School and Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science.
How many magnet public high schools are located in New Jersey?
539 magnet public high schools are located in New Jersey.
What is the racial composition of students in New Jersey?
New Jersey magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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