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Best High Schools in New Providence, NJ

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Top rankedNew Providence High School54^th of 434 New Jersey high schools

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Summary:

The city of New Providence, New Jersey is home to one outstanding high school, New Providence High School, which consistently ranks among the top 8% of high schools in the state. This school serves grades 9-12 and is part of the highly-rated New Providence School District.

New Providence High School is a standout institution, ranking 32nd out of 429 high schools in New Jersey for the 2023-2024 school year and earning a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a 91.3% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and a low 1.0% dropout rate. Students at New Providence High consistently outperform their peers statewide on NJSLA/NJGPA assessments, with 75.3% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 49.9% across the state.

Additional key metrics highlight the school's excellence. New Providence High School has a low student-teacher ratio of 9.7, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention. The school district also spends $12,987 per student, higher than the state average. With only 1.42% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a relatively affluent community, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. Overall, New Providence High School stands out as an exceptional educational institution, providing its students with a high-quality learning experience and the resources to succeed.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NJSLA-S Science (2025)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2025)	NJSLA Algebra I (2025)		NJSLA Geometry (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Providence High School	Public	9-12	35 Pioneer Dr	New Providence	07974	Union County	New Providence School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 464-4700	644	58	11.1	3.1%	434 (67.4%)	15 (2.3%)	98 (15.2%)	81 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	79.3	54^th of 434 public high schools	87.6%		86.3	32^nd of 429 public high schools	92.5%	22	51.0	75.3	45.7	45.7	89.8	89.8	$12,987	$411	$12,576

Cities Near New Providence

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Berkeley Heights	1.37 mi	2	85^th
Berkeley Hts	1.63 mi	4	93^rd
Summit	1.7 mi	9	34^th
Chatham	2.11 mi	6	56^th
Mountainside	2.75 mi	2	40^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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