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NJ high schools rank best in nation, US News says. See top public, charter, STEM schools
Hundreds of New Jersey schools have earned top ranks among the best in the nation, including a STEM school snagging the number one spot in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 best high schools list. New Jersey has 11 schools in the top 100 rankings and the third highest percentage of top-ranked schools in the nation, per U.S. News' annual list, released Tuesday, Aug. 19. About 40% of New Jersey schools (or 40%) earned a spot on the list. U.S. News reviewed more than 24,000 public schools and ranked 18,000 for the 2025-2026 report, which includes public schools, charter schools and schools that focus on STEM, an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. U.S. News worked with global research firm RTI Internation to identify top schools based on various factors, including student achievement on state-required assessment, graduation rates and college readiness measures. Schools are also measured on how well they serve students, from the underserved populations to student participation and performance on AP testing and other exams. Rankings also include curriculum breadth and overall student outcomes. Here's the breakdown of the best public schools in New Jersey, per U.S. News. Best NJ high schools in the US New Jersey had 11 public high school schools make the top 100 list among best public high schools in the U.S., per the U.S. News' list. Overall, 411 of 427 New Jersey public high schools ranked. Here's the top 10 in NJ: High Technology High School, Lincroft (Ranked #27 nationally) Bergen County Academies, Hackensack (Ranked #41 nationally) Edison Academy Magnet School, Edison (Ranked #59 nationally) Dr. Ronald E McNair High School, Jersey City (Ranked #77 nationally) Union County Magnet High School, Scotch Plains (Ranked #79 nationally) Biotechnology High School, Freehold (Ranked #80 nationally) Bergen County Technical High School, Teterboro (Ranked #82 nationally) Woodbridge Academy Magnet School, Woodbridge (Ranked #90 nationally) Academy for Information Technology, Scotch Plains (Ranked #94 nationally) Academy for Allied Health Services, Scotch Plains (Ranked #114 nationally) Top STEM high school in the US High Technology High School in Lincroft, in Monmouth County, ranked No. 1 among the best STEM high schools in the U.S., according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report best high schools list. High Technology High School U.S. News gave High Technology High School a near-perfect grade of 99.85 out of 100 in its rankings, which also earned the school a #27 spot on the overall national rankings. The school, with a 2024-2025 enrollment of 284, is engineering-centric, with students earning college credits for core coursework through partnerships with colleges Rochester Institute of Technology and Georgian Court. Best NJ STEM schools in the US New Jersey had 44 STEM high schools ranked among the best in the nation. Here's the top 10 STEM schools in New Jersey, per U.S. News. High Technology High School, Lincroft (Ranked #27 nationally) Bergen County Academies, Hackensack (Ranked #41 nationally) Edison Academy Magnet School, Edison (Ranked #59 nationally) Dr. Ronald E McNair High School, Jersey City (Ranked #77 nationally) Union County Magnet High School, Scotch Plains (Ranked #79 nationally) Biotechnology High School, Freehold (Ranked #80 nationally) Bergen County Technical High School, Teterboro (Ranked #82 nationally) Academy for Information Technology, Scotch Plains (Ranked #94 nationally) Academy for Allied Health Services, Scotch Plains (Ranked #114 nationally) Millburn High School, Millburn (Ranked #244 nationally) Best NJ Charter schools in the US New Jersey had 25 charter schools rank among the best charter high schools in the nation, per U.S. News. Here's the top 10. Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Somerset (#23 in NJ) Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, Somerset (#25 in NJ) College Achieve Central Charter School, Plainfield (#63 in NJ) Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School, Garfield (#71 in NJ) Beloved Community Charter School, Jersey City (#103 in NJ) North Star Academy Charter School of Newark, Newark (#120 in NJ) Passaic Arts and Science Charter School, Passaic (#192 in NJ) Great Oaks Legacy Charter School, Newark (#193 in NJ) Paterson Arts and Science Charter School, Paterson (#298 in NJ) The Barack Obama Green Charter High School, Plainfield (#307 in NJ) What are the top high schools in the US? U.S. News ranked these as the best public high schools in the US: BASIS Tucson North, Arizona Signature School, Indiana Central Magnet School, Tennessee Davidson Academy, Nevada Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Virginia Albuquerque Institute of Math and Science, New Mexico Hass Hall Bentonville, Arkansas Julia R. Masterman Secondary School, Pennsylvania The School for the Talented and Gifted, Texas Aiken Scholars Academy, South Carolina Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Where are the best high schools near me? NJ schools top list, US News Solve the daily Crossword
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16 hours ago
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U.S. News Announces 2025-2026 Best High Schools Rankings
The latest edition features specialized STEM and Charter rankings alongside traditional state, district and metro area categories. WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, announced the 2025-2026 Best High Schools rankings today. The rankings evaluate nearly 24,000 eligible public high schools at the national, state and local levels, with nearly 18,000 ranked. In this edition: Massachusetts leads with 43% of its schools ranked in the top quarter of U.S. high schools, followed by Connecticut with 41% and New Jersey with 40%. Metro rankings highlight three metropolitan areas with the highest proportions of schools ranked in the top 25% nationally: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with 59%, Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with 52%, and Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with 51%. Specialized Charter School Rankings: In addition to including charter schools in the overall national rankings, U.S. News has released a separate dedicated national ranking specifically for the Best Charter Schools. "Students and families need data to help them make one of the most important decisions of their academic journey. Our Best High Schools rankings provide the insights to help them identify schools that will prepare students for college success," says LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for education at U.S. News. "Access to information isn't just helpful— it's essential for planning a student's future." 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 specifically 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 RTI International, a global research firm, to implement the comprehensive ranking methodology, using the most current data from the 2022-2023 school year. National Ranking - Top 10 BASIS Tucson North (AZ) Signature School (IN) Central Magnet School (TN) Davidson Academy (NV) Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (VA) Albuquerque Institute of Math and Science (NM) Hass Hall Bentonville (AR) Julia R. Masterman Secondary School (PA) The School for the Talented and Gifted (TX) Aiken Scholars Academy (SC) Best Charter Schools - Top 5 BASIS Tucson North (AZ) Signature School (IN) Albuquerque Institute of Math and Science (NM) Hass Hall Bentonville (AR) BASIS Phoenix (AZ) Best STEM High Schools - Top 5 High Technology High School (NJ) BASIS Chandler (AZ) BASIS Peoria (AZ) Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (VA) BASIS Tucson North (AZ) Along with the national rankings, U.S. News also publishes a state-by-state ranking of the 2025-2026 Best High Schools and a demographic breakdown of all ranked schools. For more information, visit Best High Schools and use #BestHighSchools on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok and Instagram. About U.S. News & World ReportU.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE U.S. News & World Report
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5 days ago
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These are the best hospitals in Oregon, according to U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News and World Report released its ranking of the best regional hospitals in the U.S., and several from Oregon made the list. The best regional hospitals ranking has been conducted annually since 2011. Regional hospitals are general hospitals, as opposed to specialty hospitals, that have earned high-performing ratings in at least nine procedures and conditions. Nationally, 504 hospitals were recognized as the best regional hospitals. California had the largest number of hospitals listed, with 64 hospitals recognized. Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Montana, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia all had only one hospital recognized by the analysis. Here are Oregon's best regional hospitals, according to U.S. News and World Report. Best hospitals in Oregon Oregon Health & Science University hospital in Portland ranked as the best hospital in Oregon. Nationally, OHSU is ranked as the 13th-best hospital for ear, nose, and throat, the 27th best hospital for cancer treatment, the 36th best hospital for gastroenterology and GI surgery, and the 48th best hospital for geriatrics. Here is the full list of the best hospitals in Oregon, according to U.S. News and World Report. OHSU hospital in Portland Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield St. Charles Medical Center in Bend Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland Salem Health hospital in Salem Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford Methodology A hospital qualifies as a regional hospital for the best regional hospital list if it offers a full range of general medical and surgical services, achieves at least eight high-performing ratings in the Best Hospitals procedures and conditions, and has five more high-performing ratings than evaluated ratings across those procedures and conditions. In each region, hospitals ranked on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll scored higher than those not on the list, regardless of their point totals. If multiple Honor Roll hospitals were in the same region, they were tied for the top position. Hospitals in each region were ranked based on their points. They earned two points for each of the 11 data-driven Best Hospitals specialties where they achieved a national ranking. Additionally, hospitals gained one point for each of the 21 procedures and conditions in which they were rated "High Performing." Hospitals lost one point for each procedure or condition where they received a rating of "Evaluated." Jordan Green covers trending news for The Commercial Appeal. She can be reached at Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@ or on X at @GinnieSandoval. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: What are the best hospitals in Oregon? See new ranking list Solve the daily Crossword
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6 days ago
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Ten of the best regional hospitals in the country are in Tennessee, according to U.S. News and World Report
U.S. News and World Report released its ranking of the best regional hospitals in the U.S., and several from Tennessee made the list. The best regional hospitals ranking has been conducted annually since 2011. Regional hospitals are general hospitals, as opposed to specialty hospitals, that have earned a high-performing ratings in at least nine procedures and conditions. Nationally, 504 hospitals were recognized as the best regional hospitals. California had the largest number of hospitals listed, with 64 hospitals recognized. Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Montana, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia all had only one hospital recognized by the analysis. Here are Tennessee's best regional hospitals according to U.S. News and World Report. Best hospitals in Tennessee Nashville's Vanderbilt University Medical Center ranked as the best in Tennessee. Nationally, Vanderbilt is ranked as the sixth-best hospital for adult specialties and the tenth-best in children's specialties. It's also the No. 1 hospital in the Southeast and Tennessee for children's care. Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis Methodist Hospitals of Memphis CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville Ascension St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga Methodology A hospital qualifies as a regional hospital for the best regional hospital list if it offers a full range of general medical and surgical services, achieves at least eight high-performing ratings in the Best Hospitals procedures and conditions, and has five more high-performing ratings than evaluated ratings across those procedures and conditions. In each region, hospitals ranked on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll scored higher than those not on the list, regardless of their point totals. If multiple Honor Roll hospitals were in the same region, they were tied for the top position. Hospitals in each region were ranked based on their points. They earned two points for each of the 11 data-driven Best Hospitals specialties where they achieved a national ranking. Additionally, hospitals gained one point for each of the 21 procedures and conditions in which they were rated "High Performing." Hospitals lost one point for each procedure or condition where they received a rating of "Evaluated." Hospitals earned two points for each of the 11 data-driven Best Hospitals specialties in which they were nationally ranked. Hospitals earned one point for each of the 21 procedures and conditions in which they were rated High Performing. Hospitals lost one point for each procedure or condition in which they received a rating. Jordan Green covers trending news for The Commercial Appeal. She can be reached at This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Tennessee has 10 of the best hospitals in the US, ranking shows Solve the daily Crossword
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08-05-2025
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Illinois Tech first US varsity to get UGC approval, to open Mumbai campus
Chicago-based Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) has become the first American university to receive formal approval from India's University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish an independent, degree-awarding campus in the country. The development, according to a PTI report, marks the first time a US institution will directly operate a full-fledged campus under India's national higher education regulations. The new Illinois Tech Mumbai campus is set to commence operations in 2026, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in computer science, engineering, and business. The Mumbai campus will replicate Illinois Tech's signature academic model, combining theory with real-world exposure. As part of this, students will have access to the university's Elevate programme - an initiative that guarantees every student hands-on learning through internships, research, competitions, and collaborative projects. Courses will be taught by a globally-recruited faculty, which includes visiting professors from Illinois Tech's US campuses and educators with international academic backgrounds. 'Our new campus responds to this extraordinary demand by delivering globally recognised Illinois Tech degrees in a highly accessible, affordable, and locally contextualised format,' said Mallik Sundharam, vice president for Enrollment Management at Illinois Tech. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has welcomed the move, viewing it as a significant opportunity for students and employers alike. Illinois Tech: Strong academic credentials According to the 2025 US News & World Report, the undergraduate and graduate computer science programmes of Illinois Tech rank among the top 100 in the United States. Its business programmes also receive high marks: the university's Master's in management is ranked 15th, marketing 24th, and finance 26th by TFE Times. In terms of student outcomes, Opportunity Insights (2024) gave Illinois Tech the second spot for upward mobility among highly selective private colleges. Fulfilling the vision of NEP 2020 The move is closely aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which promotes international collaboration and envisions India as a global knowledge hub by 2047. Illinois Tech's entry into the Indian education space comes just a year after UGC introduced new regulations allowing foreign universities to operate independently in the country. 'Illinois Tech's proposed Mumbai campus - India's first-ever American university campus to run STEM courses - embodies the visionary aspirations of the National Education Policy 2020,' said Somnath Ghosh, consul general of India in Chicago. 'The collaboration reflects our shared commitment to opportunity, cross-cultural partnership, and societal advancement through education,' he added. A groundbreaking first for India While foreign universities like Australia's Deakin University and University of Wollongong are setting up campuses in Gujarat's GIFT City under the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), Illinois Tech is the first to enter the Indian market through the mainstream UGC pathway. Unlike the GIFT City institutions, which primarily cater to international finance and niche programmes, Illinois Tech will offer a full portfolio of degrees directly to Indian students under Indian regulations.
