For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,605 students in Bernardsville, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 313 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Bernardsville, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
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 56% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bernardsville, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bernardsville Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
141 Seney Drive
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 204-1916
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 204-1916
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Bernards High School
(Math: 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
Gr: 9-12 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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
Gr: PK-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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?
86% of all K-12 students in Bernardsville are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bernardsville?
Bernardsville public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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