For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 839 students in Oak Ridge, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Oak Ridge, NJ are Academy For Environmental Science and Jefferson Township High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Ridge, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Oak Ridge have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Oak Ridge, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson Township High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Oak Ridge, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Environmental Science
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Weldon Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-3535
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-3535
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Township High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Weldon Rd Rd2
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-3535
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-3535
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Oak Ridge, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
52 Schoolhouse Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4742
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4742
Gr: PK-K | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Oak Ridge, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Oak Ridge, NJ include Academy For Environmental Science and Jefferson Township High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oak Ridge?
2 public high schools are located in Oak Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge public high schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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