For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 364 students in Belford, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 131 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Belford, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Belford, NJ is Bayview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belford, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Belford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belford, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Leonardville Road
Belford, NJ 07718
(732) 787-3590
Belford, NJ 07718
(732) 787-3590
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Belford, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Belford, NJ include Bayview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Belford?
1 public schools are located in Belford.
What percentage of students in Belford go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Belford are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belford?
Belford public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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