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These Are New Jersey's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released
Niche has released brand-new rankings running down the best public middle schools in America. The first New Jersey school to crack the list was Alpine Middle School at No. 65, while The Davidson Academy in Reno, NV was ranked No. 1. ALSO SEE: These NJ Public High Schools Were Named Among Best In America Daily Voice broke Niche's rankings down even further to find the top public middle schools in New Jersey. They are: 10. L.C. Johnson Summit Middle School, Summit 9. Briarcliff Middle School, Mountain Lakes 8. Thomas R Grover Middle School, West Windsor 7. Sea Girt Elementary School, …
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These NJ Public High Schools Were Named Among Best In America
Niche has released its list of the best public high schools in America for 2025. Several schools in New Jersey made the top 50, all of which earned an A+ from Niche. They are: No. 20: Bergen Academies, Hackensack No. 21: The Academy for Math, Science, and Engineering, Rockaway No. 37: Union County Magnet High School, Scotch Plains No. 43: High Technology High School, Lincroft No. 49: Marine Academy of Technology, Middletown Niche also ranks New Jersey's top public high schools. The top 25 best are: 25. Chatham High School 24. High Tech HS (Hudson County) 23. Middlesex County Academy for…
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This NJ Town Named Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune'
Fortune Magazine just announced what everyone who lives in Bergen County already knows: Teaneck is one of the best places for families to live in America. The township was ranked 23rd on Fortune's annual list, one ahead of Lacey, Washington and one behind Helena, Montana. Fortune highlighted Teaneck's close proximity to New York City, numerous job opportunities, the sterling reputation of its public schools and outdoor spots like Overpeck County Park and Teaneck Creek Conservancy as reasons why it's such a desirable place to live. Teaneck's historic past was also spotlighted, w…
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NJ's Best Public, Private High Schools Ranked By Website
Niche.com has released its annual rankings of the best schools in America. Now in its ninth year, the rankings include updated data for 92,743 public schools, 30,112 private schools, and 11,820 school districts nationwide. Niche’s rankings combine user input — ratings from current students, alumni, and parents — with quantitative data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities, extracurricular activity opportunities and more.Click here for more on methodology. Here are the 10 best public high schools in New Jersey, according to Niche.c…
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This Morris County District Just Gave Students Their First Snow Day Of The Year
A Morris County district became the first in the area to announce students would have a snow day Thursday. Students in Madison will have an early dismissal Wednesday afternoon and a day off on Thursday, district officials said. Classes will be remote on Friday for staff and students, the district said. Many districts are already remote and plan on continuing classes regardless of the snow, while other are factoring in outages and giving students work to do at home, or possibly a snow day. Totowa and Holmdel public schools announced early dismissals for Wednesday.
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: Website Runs Down Top Public Schools In Morris County
We’ve seen the top public schools throughout New Jersey, but what about Morris County? Niche.com graded every school across the U.S. based on a "rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education," it said. According to the newly-released set of rankings, the top public high school in Morris County is The Academy for Mathematics, Science & Engineering in Rockaway. Here are the other top-rated high schools in Morris County, according to Niche.com. State test scores, college readiness, graduation rat…
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Covid-
19: Jackson Memorial High School Student Tests Positive
A Jackson Memorial High School student tested COVID-19 positive. The case was reported less than a week after the reopening of public schools for the first time in six months, according to APP.com. "There is nothing you need to do at this time," said Principal Kevin DiEugenio , who urged students to wash their hands often and practice social distancing. Parents will be informed if their child is considered a “close contact” of the student who tested positive. Exposed areas throughout the school have been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected in adherence with district protocols. Click here …
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These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Sussex County
We've seen the best places to live in New Jersey, but what about Sussex County? According to a newly-released set of rankings by Niche.com, the top three spots in the area are Lake Mohawk, Stanhope and Hardyston Township. Top towns for public schools in the county include Lake Mohawk, Montague Township and Stanhope. Here are the other top places to live in Sussex County, according to Niche.com. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. 4. Highland Lakes 5. Andover Township 6. Montague Township 7. Fredon Township 8…
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Here's Why This NJ District Is Going Against Governor's Back To School Directions
One Union County school district will begin the academic year with online learning only, going against the directions from Gov. Phil Murphy for in-person instruction. The Elizabeth School Board on Monday night voted to begin next month with remote classes after nearly 375 teachers refused to come back into the classroom over COVID-19 fears. UPDATE: Gov. Phil Murphy was expected to announce on Wednesday that some of New Jersey's public schools can start the academic year without in-person classes as long as they meet certain criteria, several news outlets report. Buildings w…
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Here Are The Rules: NJ Schools To Reopen With Social Distancing, Face Masks
Going back to school in September will look much different for New Jersey students, who have been remotely learning since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic mid-March. The New Jersey Department of Education on Friday released guidance for reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year. The guidelines strongly encourage face masks for students, who are required to stay six feet apart in classrooms and buses. Lunch times will be staggered and teachers are required to wear face masks. The guidelines are part of the state's "Road Back" restart and recovery plan, and were compiled…
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DAY! North Jersey Schools Announce Closings, Delays For Monday
Some North Jersey students are getting an extended holiday with school closings caused by the start-of-the-month storm. Others are having delayed openings. The following districts will be delayed or closed on Monday, Dec. 2. ** Note: This story is being updated periodically. Refresh the link for changes. Be sure to call your district or visit our school's website for more information ** CLOSED Bloomingdale Public Schools Dover Public Schools Durban Avenue Elementary East Hanover Public Schools Eisenhower Middle School - Succasunna Franklin Elementary - Succasunna Franklin Lakes Pub…
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State Rankings: Best Elementary, Middle Schools In North Jersey
New Jersey last month released results from its rating system that ranks schools on a scale from 1 to 100. The system -- in its second year -- is based primarily on standardized testing results, which is why many school admins are calling it "oversimplified," NJ.com reports. The ratings were calculated by chronic absenteeism (10 percent), math proficiency (15 percent), English language arts proficiency (15 percent), progress toward English language proficiency (20 percent), English language arts growth (20 percent), math growth (20 percent). The Edward H. Bryan Sch…
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: These North Jersey Schools Scored Among Top 50 In State
New Jersey released its grades for public schools, ranking each one on a scale of 0 to 100. Nineteen schools in Bergen, Morris and Passaic counties scored among the top 50 in the state. Critics say the ratings are "oversimplified" and state officials say the grades aren't a fair representation of all that a school has to offer. The grades were based on four-year graduation rate, five-year graduation rate, progress toward English language proficiency, English proficiency, math proficiency and chronic absenteeism. Here are the schools that earned the highest grades in Bergen, Morris a…
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Delayed
: These Morris County Schools Have Delayed Openings Thursday
Sub-zero wind chills and extreme cold has prompted delayed openings for many Morris County schools Thursday. Calais School, Whippany Celebrate the Children, Denville Chancellor Academy, Pompton Plains Chapel Hill Academy, Lincoln Park Craig High School, Boonton and Mountain Lakes Denville Public Schools Dover Public Schools Jefferson Public Schools Lincoln Park Public Schools Madison Public Schools Morris Hills Regional, Rockaway Morris School District, Morristown Mount Arlington Elementary Netcong Elementary Randolph Public Schools Rockaway Public Schools Ro…
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