2026 New Jersey Basketball Rankings - Week 6

Week 6 brought the shakeups that everyone was waiting for. Marquee matchups across the state caused movement throughout the rankings, with results finally forcing some separation. Seton Hall Prep slides after back-to-back losses, while St. Mary’s earns a well-deserved welcome into the Top 20. Elizabeth holds firm after evening its season series with Roselle Catholic, and the latest addition comes from an undefeated Tenafly squad that made a statement by knocking off Teaneck. With the schedule heating up, the Top 20 continues to evolve as teams fight for position heading deeper into the season.
- Bergen Catholic
- St. Peter’s Prep
- Plainfield
- Christian Brothers
- St. Joseph Metuchen
- Morris Catholic
- Roselle Catholic
- Linden
- Gill St. Bernard’s
- Rutgers Prep
- Montgomery
- Cherry Hill East
- Thrive
- Paul VI
- Seton Hall Prep
- St. Mary’s
- St. Benedict’s
- Elizabeth
- Tenafly
- Shabazz