New Jersey Is One of the Best States for Arts Education — Here's Where to Start Arts focused NJ schools span a wide range of options, from historic public programs to elite private campuses and nationally ranked colleges. Here's a quick look at the top choices: School Type Arts Focus Level Arts High School Public Dance, Drama, Music, TV Production, Visual Art Grades 9-12 Cicely L. Tyson Community School Public Performing & Fine Arts K-12 Academy for Performing Arts Public Vo