Millburn High Lands On ‘Best Schools’ List From U.S. News & World Report

MILLBURN, NJ — U.S. News & World Report has released its latest rankings on the “best high schools” in the nation, and Millburn rated among the top of the class in New Jersey.

Nearly 24,000 public high schools were evaluated and nearly 18,000 were ranked as part of the outlet’s 2025-2026 Best High School Rankings.

Millburn High School rated as the 12th-highest public high school in New Jersey. Other top-ranking schools in Essex County included Glen Ridge High School and Livingston High School.

The 2025-2026 Best High Schools national rankings identify top public schools based on six key performance indicators, including student achievement on state-required assessments, strong graduation rates, and college readiness measures.

Schools are evaluated on how effectively they serve all students, including underserved populations, with “college readiness” measured through student participation and performance on advanced placement and international baccalaureate exams.

The rankings consider curriculum breadth and overall student outcomes as well. U.S. News worked with global research firm RTI International to implement the ranking methodology, using the most current data from the 2022-2023 school year.

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