For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,998 students in Bayonne, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Bayonne, NJ are Bayonne Alternative High School and Bayonne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayonne, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Bayonne have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Bayonne, 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 Bayonne High School, with 92% 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 less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Bayonne, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayonne Alternative High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
669 Avenue A
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5895
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5895
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 166:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Bayonne High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
669 Avenue A
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5900
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,832 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Bayonne, New Jersey ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hcst Bayonne Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
Avenue A & 28th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 854-2107
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 854-2107
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bayonne, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Bayonne, NJ include Bayonne Alternative High School and Bayonne High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bayonne?
2 public high schools are located in Bayonne.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayonne?
Bayonne public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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