For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,432 students in 07922, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 336 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 07922, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07922, NJ are Columbia Middle School, Mountain Park School and Thomas P. Hughes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07922 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07922, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07922, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
345 Plainfield Ave
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1600
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Park School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Fairfax Dr
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1713
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1713
Gr: 3-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Thomas P. Hughes School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
446 Snyder Ave
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1717
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1717
Gr: 3-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
William Woodruff School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Briarwood Dr West
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1723
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1723
Gr: K-2 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Governor Livingston High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Watchung Boulevard
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-3100
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
651 Mountain Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-5583
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-5583
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07922, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07922, NJ include Columbia Middle School, Mountain Park School and Thomas P. Hughes School.
How many public schools are located in 07922?
6 public schools are located in 07922.
What percentage of students in 07922 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 07922 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07922?
07922 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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