For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,062 students in Piscataway, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Piscataway, NJ are Piscataway Township High School and Piscataway Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Piscataway, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Piscataway have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Piscataway, 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 Piscataway Magnet 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Piscataway, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piscataway Township High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Behmer Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0700
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Piscataway Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Suttons Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0717
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0717
Gr: 8-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Future Foundations Academy (Ffa)
Special Education School
1690 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 339-9331
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 339-9331
Gr: 5-12 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Nuview Academy
Special Education School
1 Park Avenue
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 878-0070
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 878-0070
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Piscataway Regional Day School
Special Education School
1670 Stelton Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-8752
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-8752
Gr: 1-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Piscataway, New Jersey 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1717 Lester Place
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-8652
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-8652
Gr: 4-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Middlesex County Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1690 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 317-0300
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 317-0300
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
21 Suttons Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 572-9494
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 572-9494
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Nuview Academy Annex (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1690 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 777-9860
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 777-9860
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Piscataway, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Piscataway, NJ include Piscataway Township High School and Piscataway Magnet School.
How many public high schools are located in Piscataway?
5 public high schools are located in Piscataway.
What is the racial composition of students in Piscataway?
Piscataway public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Piscataway are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Piscataway include: Future Foundations Academy (Ffa) vs. Piscataway Regional Day School, Piscataway Regional Day School vs. Future Foundations Academy (Ffa)
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