New Rankings: Best Public High Schools In Essex County

Niche has released its list of the best public high schools in America for 2025.

The rankings are based on “rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Factors include teacher quality, high school ratings, college readiness, state test scores, and graduation rates (click here for more on methodology).

Here are the top 10 best high schools in Essex County, according to Niche.

  • 1. Millburn HS
  • 2. Livingston Senior HS
  • 3. STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges
  • 4. Glen Ridge HS
  • 5. West Essex HS
  • 6. Science Park HS, Newark
  • 7. Montclair HS
  • 8. Bard Early College HS
  • 9. Technology HS
  • 10. Columbia HS

Earlier this year, US News & World Report came out with its own school rankings. That report ranked Glen Ridge HS the best public high school in Essex County, with Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges, South Orange at No. 2 and Millburn at No. 3. Click here for the full report.

Click here for the full list of best public high schools in Essex County.

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