Garfield High School
GARFIELD, NJ · Garfield Public School District · Grades 9-12
335th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
Garfield High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Garfield High School 335th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 17% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Garfield High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 283 students tested
Garfield High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,264 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.0% | 60.1% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| White | 34.7% | 29.7% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Black | 8.0% | 8.3% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Garfield High School
Typical home value $590K in zip 07026 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Garfield High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Hope AcademyNorthern Region Educational Services Commission · 1 mi away
- 6Lodi High SchoolLodi School District · 1.4 mi away199th of 404
ELA 58% · Math 26% - –Lodi MS HSSouth Bergen Jointure Commission School District · 1.7 mi away
- 8Wallington Junior Senior High SchoolWallington Boro School District · 1.9 mi away115th of 404
ELA 62% · Math 48% - 1Passaic High School No. 12Passaic City School District · 1.9 mi away395th of 404
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 7Saddle Brook Middle/High SchoolSaddle Brook School District · 2 mi away142nd of 404
ELA 61% · Math 39% - 9Passaic Academy for Science and EngineeringPassaic City School District · 2 mi away67th of 404
ELA 80% · Math 53% - 5Passaic Preparatory AcademyPassaic City School District · 2 mi away222nd of 404
ELA 63% · Math 14%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Garfield High School in?
Garfield High School is part of the Garfield Public School District district in GARFIELD, New Jersey.
Is Garfield High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Garfield High School 335th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Garfield High School?
Hispanic 60%, White 30%, Black 8%, Asian 1% (1,264 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Garfield High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07026 is $590K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.