For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 876 students in Bernardsville, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bernardsville, NJ are Bernardsville Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bernardsville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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 elementary schools in Bernardsville, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bernardsville, NJ include Bernardsville Middle School and Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bernardsville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bernardsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Bernardsville?
Bernardsville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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