The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 21%
21%
Avg. Statewide: 21%
Top Ranked Counties With Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in New Jersey (2025-26)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
21%
(61 out of 291)
(61 out of 291)
- Bergen County Academies
Rank: #1 of 2,184 (Top 1%)
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%) - Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro
Rank: #4 of 2,184 (Top 1%)
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%) - Upper School
Rank: #22 of 2,184 (Top 5%)
(Math: 83% | Reading: 93%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Bergen County, NJ Schools
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