For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,672 students in Bernardsville, NJ (there are , serving 288 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Bernardsville, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Bernardsville, NJ are Bernardsville Middle School, Bernards High School and Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bernardsville, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Bernardsville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bernardsville, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bernardsville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
141 Seney Drive
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 204-1916
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 204-1916
Grades: 5-8
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Bernards High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Olcott Avenue
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 630-3000
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 630-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 796 students
Rank: #33.
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
141 Seney Drive
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 204-1920
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 204-1920
Grades: PK-4
| 441 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bernardsville, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Bernardsville, NJ include Bernardsville Middle School, Bernards High School and Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bernardsville?
3 public schools are located in Bernardsville.
What percentage of students in Bernardsville go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Bernardsville are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bernardsville?
Bernardsville public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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