Best Berlin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,429 students in Berlin, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 295 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Berlin, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Berlin, NJ are Berlin Community School and Winslow Township Elementary School Five. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berlin, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Berlin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Berlin, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berlin Community School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 S Franklin Ave
Berlin, NJ 08009
(856) 767-0129
Gr: PK-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Winslow Township Elementary School Five
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Oak Leaf Road
Berlin, NJ 08009
(609) 728-9445
Gr: 4-6 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Berlin, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Berlin, NJ include Berlin Community School and Winslow Township Elementary School Five.
How many public schools are located in Berlin?
2 public schools are located in Berlin.
What percentage of students in Berlin go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Berlin are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Berlin?
Berlin public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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