Best Schools in Bernards, NJ
Bernards, NJ has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,367 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Bernards exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bernards, NJ
The top high schools in Bernards, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernards Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1682 Students
2. Watchung Hills Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watchung Hills Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1741 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bernards, NJ
The top middle schools in Bernards, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William Annin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernards Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1131 Students
2. Warren Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bernards, NJ
The top elementary schools in Bernards, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty Corner School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernards Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
2. Cedar Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernards Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students
3. Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bernards, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bernards, NJ has a total population of 1,323 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 61% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bernards, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bernards, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bernards, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bernards, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bernards, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bernards, NJ
How many schools are in Bernards, NJ?
Bernards, NJ has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,367 students in total.
How do schools in Bernards perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Bernards score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Bernards exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bernards?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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