For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,512 students in Berkeley Heights, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Berkeley Heights, NJ are Mountain Park School, Columbia Middle School and Thomas P. Hughes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkeley Heights, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Berkeley Heights have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Berkeley Heights, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Park School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Fairfax Dr
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1713
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1713
Grades: 3-5
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
345 Plainfield Ave
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1600
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas P. Hughes School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
446 Snyder Ave
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1717
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1717
Grades: 3-5
| 270 students
Rank: #44.
William Woodruff School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Briarwood Dr West
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1723
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1723
Grades: K-2
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
651 Mountain Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-5583
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-5583
Grades: PK-2
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Berkeley Heights, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Berkeley Heights, NJ include Mountain Park School, Columbia Middle School and Thomas P. Hughes School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Berkeley Heights?
5 public elementary schools are located in Berkeley Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley Heights?
Berkeley Heights public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Berkeley Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Berkeley Heights include: Mary Kay Mcmillin Early Childhood Center vs. William Woodruff School, William Woodruff School vs. Mary Kay Mcmillin Early Childhood Center, William Woodruff School vs. Thomas P. Hughes School
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