For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 291 students in New Vernon, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in New Vernon, NJ is Harding Township School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Vernon, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in New Vernon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Vernon, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harding Township School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
34 Lees Hill Road
New Vernon, NJ 07976
(973) 267-6398
New Vernon, NJ 07976
(973) 267-6398
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Vernon, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in New Vernon, NJ include Harding Township School.
How many public schools are located in New Vernon?
1 public schools are located in New Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in New Vernon?
New Vernon public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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