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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