2026 New Jersey Basketball End Of Season Rankings
As the final buzzer sounds on the 2026 high school basketball season, it’s time to take a step back and recognize the teams that defined the year. From dominant regular season runs to unforgettable postseason performances, this season delivered no shortage of storylines across the state.
Our final Top 20 rankings reflect the full body of work — evaluating consistency, strength of schedule, key wins, and how teams performed when it mattered most. With championships decided and legacies cemented, here’s how the top teams in New Jersey stack up at the end of the 2026 season.
- Bergen Catholic
- St. Peter’s Prep
- Gill St. Bernard’s
- Christian Brothers
- Roselle Catholic
- Plainfield
- St. Joseph Metuchen
- Paul VI
- Seton Hall Prep
- Morris Catholic
- Linden
- Rutgers Prep
- Montgomery
- St. Mary’s
- St. Benedict’s
- Shabazz
- Ocean City
- Thrive Charter
- Cherry Hill East
- Colonia