NJ'S Best Colleges, Districts, Schools For 2017: The Full List

As the year comes to a close, it's a good time to look back at one topic Patch readers are passionate about: education. Specifically, where to get a good one in New Jersey.

Over the past 12 months, we've covered a variety of educational news, including assessments of the state's best colleges, districts and public and private schools.

Here's the full recap:

BEST COLLEGES

New Jersey's Best Colleges: 12 Make Forbes List

Each year, Forbes does an assessment of the nation's best colleges and universities. This year, 12 from New Jersey made the list. Impressive. READ MORE.

The Best Colleges In New Jersey, According To U.S. News & World Report

New Jersey had an even more impressive showing in the U.S. News & World Report analysis, which put 28 from the Garden State on top. READ MORE.

These New Jersey Colleges Are Among The Best In The World, New Ranking Says

How about the best colleges in the world? U.S. News & World Report's analysis says three are right here in New Jersey. READ MORE.

17 N.J. Schools Ranked 'Best Colleges For Your Money'

What about if you're looking for the best bargains when it comes to college? Money Magazine lists these 17 New Jersey institutions as some of the nation's best for your money. READ MORE.

These N.J. Colleges Have The Best Value In America - And The State

New Jersey has plenty of choices for advancing your education and getting the biggest return on your investment. But at least two colleges are among the best investments in America. READ MORE.

BEST HIGH SCHOOLS

Best New Jersey High Schools In America For 2017: U.S. News & World Report

Some New Jersey high schools that have not appeared on "best" lists in the past have finally found their way to the top of the U.S. News and World Report rankings for 2017. READ MORE.

New Rankings Of Best N.J. Public High Schools Released For 2017

This list of the best public high schools in the Garden State was compiled by information-gathering website Niche.com and is based on criteria such as academics and outcomes. READ MORE.

These Are The 'Most Challenging' High Schools In NJ, According To The Washington Post

The Washington Post compiled a 2017 list of the Most Challenging High Schools in the United States. Many from New Jersey were included. READ MORE.

BEST DISTRICTS

Best New Jersey School Districts In 2017

Here's Niche.com's list of the best school districts in New Jersey for 2017. READ MORE.

BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

New Ranking Of New Jersey's Best Elementary Schools Released

According to Niche.com, the elementary schools rankings are based on "rigorous analysis" of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education, as well as reviews from students and parents. READ MORE.

BEST TEACHERS

100 New Jersey Schools With The Best Teachers, State Data Says

The New Jersey Department of Education released a list of the number of "effective" teachers for 2017. READ MORE.

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