For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,985 students in Westfield, NJ. The top ranked public high schools in Westfield, NJ are Westfield Senior High School and Hillcrest Academy-south. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westfield, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Westfield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public high schools.
Westfield, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Westfield Senior High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Westfield, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westfield Senior High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
550 Dorian Road
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4500
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,784 students
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest Academy-south
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1571 Lamberts Mill Road
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8558
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8558
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lamberts Mill Academy
Special Education School
1571 Lamberts Mill Road
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7581
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7581
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Westlake
Special Education School
1571 Lamberts Mill Rd
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-4181
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-4181
Grades: 4-12
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
Work Readiness Academy
Special Education School
45 Cardinal Drive
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-9317
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-9317
Grades: 12
| 26 students
Westfield, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Centennial High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
728 Westfield Ave.
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8558
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8558
Grades: Inquire with school
| 35 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Westfield, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Westfield, NJ include Westfield Senior High School and Hillcrest Academy-south. Westfield has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public high schools are located in Westfield?
5 public high schools are located in Westfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Westfield?
Westfield public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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