U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best High School Rankings

For the tenth year in a row, Bergenfield High School has been ranked among the top high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. BHS was recognized as 1,440th in the nation, 66th in the state, and 15th in Bergen County in the “2025-26 Best High Schools” rankings.

The “2025-26 Best High Schools” rankings include data on nearly 24,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly 18,000 schools were ranked on six factors based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college.

The criteria and weights used for ranking schools this year included college readiness (30%), college curriculum breadth (10%), state assessment proficiency (20%), state assessment performance (20%), underserved student performance (10%), and high school graduation rate (10%).

“The resiliency of both the students and staff continues to push our school to new heights,” said Dr. Christopher Tully, Superintendent of Schools. “Our amazing staff has prepared our students to accomplish incredible things.”

For more information, visit http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools.