For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,842 students in Hackensack, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hackensack, NJ are Bergen County Academies and Hackensack High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hackensack, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hackensack have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Hackensack, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bergen County Academies, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hackensack, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bergen County Academies
Vocational School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Hackensack Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Hackensack High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
First & Beech Streets
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7900
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,726 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Hackensack, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
321 State St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8170
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8170
Gr: 5-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
360 Union St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Gr: 7-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Vocational & Technical Hgh-hackensack High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
200 Hackensack Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hackensack, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hackensack, NJ include Bergen County Academies and Hackensack High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hackensack?
2 public high schools are located in Hackensack.
What is the racial composition of students in Hackensack?
Hackensack public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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