I want to move to NJ (Newark, Union: best towns, school districts, live)

[yessie123]

Hello,

My husband and I are looking to relocate to NJ we are from NYC. I work for the telephone company and would like to work in one of NJ offices. I dont know much about NJ but I do know it has a good school system. Can anyone help me out and give me so good tips about the best towns or city that have good school systems and family enviroment. Anything would be truly appreciated.

[Phish Head]

In the Pennsylvania forum, you stated that you wanted to relocate to Pennsylvania. Which is it? Don't waste people's time on here.

[christina0001]

What towns are the NJ offices in?

[newmarlig]

See my answer to the Pennsylvania Forum.

[yessie123]

For your information Forrest Gump I have options lucky for me I work for a company that gives me the option of working in different states. If you think I am a waste of time then dont log in and reply to me. Mind your business and do something more productive than to talk about others without knowing the situation of that person.

[yessie123]

Basically they are all over NJ. They are in central,north and south Jersey. Therefore any good information would be helpful. I am doing research for NJ and PA.

[Phish Head]

Please don't talk to me in that fashion. Haven't you noticed that so many people on these forums say: "Moving to Colorado next year" in the Colorado forum. Then look in the Montana forum: "Moving to Montana next year", by the same person. It's all BS. I suspect that this is whats happening here.

I'm entitled to my opinion. You came into an open forum asking for advice and my advice is: Figure out which state you are planning to move to and then do your research. Don't waste PA residents time asking questions if you don't plan to move there. We are flooded here and have better things to do. Also, you state that NJ has a good school system- a blanket statement. Our schools go by town and Newark is really bad and other towns get blue ribbons.

[chrismaya]

Yessie, are you looking at Northern, Central or Southern NJ? Each location is pretty different. Northern is more populated, some might argue more traffic. Central gets its fair share of traffic, but there is more open space. I don't know much about Southern NJ except for the shore areas. I have lived in Northern NJ and currently am in Central.

[Cat05]

While New Jersey does have a reputation as having good schools, that varies by area. The best school districts seem to be in Union and Bergen counties, but you really have to look carefully at the towns too. If you have some towns in mind check out the New Jersey school report cards. That can help you narrow it down. Look at the numbers, because one person's idea of a good school system is not the same as another's. Unfortunately the areas with better schools also seem to be the most expensive.

I can't help you more than that because I'm kind of lost about this all too. I've gotten some great advice here though! I just need to start narrowing things down.

[Barbsdesk]

The "best" school systems are not in Bergen & Union Counties. They are in many counties. What about Kinnelon & Mountain Lakes, both in Morris County? and don't forget Sparta and Kittatiny, a Blue Ribbon School, in Sussex County. There are many excellent schools in NJ as well as some terrible schools. You need to check them out and balance it with the life style the town has to offer.
Let me know if I can help.