Highland Park, NJ is a small borough in Middlesex County with an estimated population of 13,982. Located just south of New Brunswick, it is conveniently located close to several universities and colleges such as Rutgers University and Princeton University. The area also offers a great education system with an excellent K-12 public school district. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, students of all ages have access to some of the best educational resources available in the nation with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Highland Park High School has received an 8 out of 10 rating from Great Schools which demonstrates its commitment to providing top notch education for its students. Furthermore, local educational opportunities within the community are plentiful and include classes at local museums and libraries as well as other enrichment programs offered through the township's recreation center. All of this ensures that Highland Park residents, no matter what age or socioeconomic background they come from, receive quality education that will help them succeed in their future endeavors.
Highland Park schools spend $19,437 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 12 pupils per teacher, 796 students per librarian, and 332 children per counselor.