For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,998 students in Elmwood Park, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Elmwood Park, NJ are Memorial Senior High School and Passaic Arts And Science Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmwood Park, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Elmwood Park have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Elmwood Park, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is equal to the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Passaic Arts And Science Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Elmwood Park, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
375 River Dr
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Passaic Arts And Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 St. Francis Way
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 773-9140
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 773-9140
Gr: K-12 | 2,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elmwood Park, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elmwood Park, NJ include Memorial Senior High School and Passaic Arts And Science Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Elmwood Park?
2 public high schools are located in Elmwood Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood Park?
Elmwood Park public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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