Best Public High Schools in Hackensack, NJ (2025-26)

Best Hackensack Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,842 students in Hackensack, NJ.

The top ranked public high schools in Hackensack, NJ are Bergen County Academies and Hackensack High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hackensack, NJ public high schools have an score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hackensack have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.

Hackensack, NJ public high school have a of 92%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Bergen County Academies, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Hackensack, NJ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Bergen County Academies

Vocational School

(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
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10/

Top 1%

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200 Hackensack Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000

Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #22.

Hackensack High School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 35%)
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First & Beech Streets
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7900

Gr: 9-12 | 1,726 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

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School

Location

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5 6 School (Closed 2012)

321 State St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8170

Gr: 5-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Middle School (Closed 2012)

360 Union St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842

Gr: 7-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Vocational & Technical Hgh-hackensack High School (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

200 Hackensack Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000

Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Hackensack, NJ?

The top ranked public high schools in Hackensack, NJ include Bergen County Academies and Hackensack High School.

How many public high schools are located in Hackensack?

2 public high schools are located in Hackensack.

What is the racial composition of students in Hackensack?

Hackensack public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).