The list of sports legends from New Jersey seems to be never-ending.
Whether it’s Rick Barry, Franco Harris, Carl Lewis, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone or the countless others who grew up in The Garden State, New Jersey’s sporting scene is a revolving door when it comes to producing elite athletic talent.
That success comes in large part due to the state’s rich high school traditions.
Which high schools in New Jersey are considered the best for athletes today?
According to a study conducted by Niche, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for “reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school”—and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.
25. Ramsey High School
- Total number of sports: 15
24. Ridge High School (Basking Ridge)
- Total number of sports: 32
23. Shawnee High School (Medford)
- Total number of sports: 27
22. Saint Joseph Regional High School (Montvale)
- Total number of sports: 13
21. Summit Senior High School
- Total number of sports: 15
20. West Essex High School (North Caldwell)
- Total number of sports: 33
19. Wayne Valley High School
- Total number of sports: 23
18. Cedar Creek High School (Egg Harbor City)
- Total number of sports: 26
17. St. Augustine Preparatory School (Richland)
- Total number of sports: 21
16. Middletown High School South (Lincroft)
- Total number of sports: 28
15. Christian Brothers Academy (Lincroft)
- Total number of sports: 18
14. Gill St. Bernard School (Gladstone)
- Total number of sports: 31
13. Wayne Hills High School
- Total number of sports: 34
12. Ridgewood High School
- Total number of sports: 28
11. Immaculate Heart Academy (Township of Washington)
- Total number of sports: 16
10. Northern Highlands Regional High School (Allendale)
- Total number of sports: 31
9. Ramapo High School (Franklin Lakes)
- Total number of sports: 30
8. Westfield Senior High School
- Total number of sports: 30
7. Haddonfield Memorial High School
- Total number of sports: 23
6. Red Bank Catholic High School
- Total number of sports: 29
5. Don Bosco Preparatory High School (Ramsey)
- Total number of sports: 20
4. Saint Peter’s Prep (Jersey City)
- Total number of sports: 18
3. Seton Hall Preparatory School (West Orange)
- Total number of sports: 16
2. Bergen Catholic High School (Oradell)
- Total number of sports: 19
1. Delbarton School (Morristown)
- Total number of sports: 18
Data via Niche survey statistics
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: New Jersey’s top high schools for athletes revealed for 2026