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Best Hudson County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public high schools serving 27,764 students in Hudson County, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hudson County, NJ are Infinity Institute, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School and County Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hudson County, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hudson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Hudson County, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is County Prep High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Hudson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Infinity Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
193 Old Bergen Road
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1404
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
123 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 418-7617
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
County Prep High School
Vocational School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 631-6302
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Jose Marti Stem Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Summit Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
High Tech High School
Vocational School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
One High Tech Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 662-6801
Gr: 9-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Hoboken Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
713 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 963-0222
Gr: K-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Liberty High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
299 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4373
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Beloved Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
508 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 630-4700
Gr: K-12 | 1,573 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Hoboken High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Ninth & Clinton St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Academy Of Career And Technical Education
Vocational School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
One High Tech Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 662-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 82:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Bayonne Alternative High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
669 Avenue A
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5895
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Secaucus High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11 Mill Ridge Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2033
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1313.
Innovation High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1504
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Ege Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
Gr: K-10 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Weehawken High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
53 Liberty Place
Weehawken, NJ 07086
(201) 422-6130
Gr: 7-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Bayonne High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
669 Avenue A
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,830 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Harrison High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Kingsland Avenue
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 482-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
Union City High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Kennedy Blvd
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 330-8678
Gr: 9-12 | 3,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Academy Of Technology Design
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6331
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
Memorial High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5501 Park Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 2,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Kearny High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
336 Devon St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,825 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2222.
North Bergen High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7417 Kennedy Blvd
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2800
Gr: 8-12 | 2,328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
James J Ferris High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Colgate St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6660
Gr: 9-12 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2424.
William L Dickinson High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Palisade Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,786 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
University Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
275 West Side Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 200-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Crescent Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Henry Snyder High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Bayonne Academy
Vocational School
669 Avenue A
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 662-6705
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Day School
Special Education School
425 Johnston Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6165
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hudson County, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hudson County, NJ include Infinity Institute, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School and County Prep High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hudson County?
29 public high schools are located in Hudson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hudson County?
Hudson County public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hudson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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