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Bernards Township School District

101 Peachtree Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Bernards Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,739 students in Bernards Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏs in Bernards Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
4,739 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
434 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bernards Township School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#39 out of 648 school districts
(Top 10%)
75%
38%
78%
49%
59%
23%
94%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
36%
10%
% Hispanic
9%
34%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
50%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,115 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,402 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$129 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$120 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,115
$26,931
Spending / Student
$25,402
$25,828

Best Bernards Township School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
111 Hansom Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 470-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Oak Street School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
70 West Oak Street
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2565
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Hill School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Peachtree Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2633
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
William Annin Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
70 Quincy Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2610
Gr: 6-8 | 1,126 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Ridge High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
268 South Finley Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Liberty Corner School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
61 Church Street
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
(908) 204-2550
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bernards Township School District?
Bernards Township School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,739 students.
What is the rank of Bernards Township School District?
Bernards Township School District is ranked #39 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bernards Township School District?
50% of Bernards Township School District students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bernards Township School District?
Bernards Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Bernards Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,402 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,739 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in NJ)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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