Most of us already know the Garden State has a reputation for great public schools. A brand-new national ranking is a reminder of just how fortunate New Jersey families really are. Everything from classroom sizes and standardized test scores to graduation success and school safety factored into these final rankings. It's Something Many New Jersey Residents Take for GrantedWhether you have kids in school now, are planning to start a family, or simply own a home here, strong public schools benefit everyone. NJ towns paying the most taxes for public schools The 20 towns with the most expensive school tax portion of their average property tax bills.