For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 6,961 students in Wayne, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne, NJ are Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy, Passaic County Technical Institute and Wayne Hills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wayne have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public high schools.
Wayne, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
45 Reinhardt Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 885 students
Rank: #22.
Passaic County Technical Institute
Vocational School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Reinhardt Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,660 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne Hills High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
272 Berdan Avenue
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 317-2000
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 317-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,181 students
Rank: #44.
Wayne Valley High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
551 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 317-2200
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 317-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,235 students
Wayne, New Jersey 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pcesc Academy At Preakness (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1006 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 832-4097
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 832-4097
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayne, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne, NJ include Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy, Passaic County Technical Institute and Wayne Hills High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne?
4 public high schools are located in Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne?
Wayne public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Wayne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wayne include: Wayne Hills High School vs. Wayne Valley High School, Wayne Valley High School vs. Wayne Hills High School, Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy vs. Passaic County Technical Institute
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