New data just dropped the ultimate reality check about what parents are willing to pay for a zip code. A fresh study by K12 reveals that NJ has the second-largest raw dollar gap in the entire country for school districts. Homes in the state’s top-rated school areas cost a staggering $480k+ more than homes in lower-rated areas that are clocking in at over double the price. READ MORE: NJ Schools Ranked Among The Best School Systems In The CountryFinding The BalanceNewsflash: New Jersey’s baseline educational institutions are already ahead of most of the country. Get our free mobile appTake A Look At Some Of NJ's National Blue Ribbon Schools Gallery Credit: Chris Coleman