Top Rankings
Berkeley Heights School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,432 students in Berkeley Heights School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Berkeley Heights School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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
2,432 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Berkeley Heights School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 650 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
23%
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
10%
% Hispanic
14%
34%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
61%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,979 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 $25,762 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,979
$26,931
Spending / Student
$25,762
$25,828
Best Berkeley Heights School District Public Schools (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: #55.
Governor Livingston High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Watchung Boulevard
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-3100
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 920 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
How many schools belong to Berkeley Heights School District?
Berkeley Heights School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,432 students.
What is the rank of Berkeley Heights School District?
Berkeley Heights School District is ranked #93 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley Heights School District?
61% of Berkeley Heights School District students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berkeley Heights School District?
Berkeley Heights School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Berkeley Heights School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,762 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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