For the 2026 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 69% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), 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 96%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Westfield Senior High School, with 96% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westfield Senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
550 Dorian Road
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4500
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,784 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Westlake
Special Education School
1571 Lamberts Mill Rd
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-4181
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-4181
Gr: 4-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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
Gr: 12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Westfield, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Centennial High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
728 Westfield Ave.
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8558
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8558
Gr: Inquire with school | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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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).
