For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 293 students in the neighborhood of Basking Ridge, New Vernon, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in Basking Ridge is Harding Township School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Basking Ridge, New Vernon, 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 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Basking Ridge, New Vernon, NJ (2026)
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 the neighborhood of Basking Ridge, New Vernon, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Basking Ridge, New Vernon, NJ include Harding Township School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Basking Ridge, New Vernon?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Basking Ridge, New Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Basking Ridge, New Vernon?
the neighborhood of Basking Ridge, New Vernon public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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