Best Public High Schools In Essex County Revealed In New Rankings

US News & World Report released its list of best high schools in the nation this week — and many of them are in Essex County.

The rankings were determined by performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare students for college.

Glen Ridge High School came in at No. 11 in all of New Jersey, and No. 1 for Essex County.

According to US News & World Report, here are the top-rated schools in the county:

• No. 10: James Caldwell High School, West Caldwell
• No. 9: West Essex High School, North Caldwell
• No. 8: Verona High School
• No. 7: Columbia High School, Maplewood
• No. 6: Technology High School, Newark
• No. 5: Science Park High School, Newark
• No. 4: Livingston High School
• No. 3: Millburn High School
• No. 2: Stem Innovation Academy of the Oranges, South Orange
• No. 1: Glen Ridge High School

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