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Best Rutherford Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 736 students in Rutherford, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Rutherford, NJ is Rutherford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutherford, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Rutherford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Rutherford, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rutherford High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Rutherford, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rutherford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
56 Elliott Pl
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: 9-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rutherford, New Jersey

Rutherford, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
56 Elliott Pl
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: 9-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
109 Sylvan St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rutherford, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rutherford, NJ include Rutherford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rutherford?
1 public high schools are located in Rutherford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutherford?
Rutherford public high schools minority enrollment is 48% 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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