For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,114 students in North Bergen, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 35 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in North Bergen, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in North Bergen, NJ are Robert Fulton Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Bergen, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in North Bergen have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Bergen, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7407 Hudson Ave
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2900
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2900
Grades: 1-8
| 885 students
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1215 83rd Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2880
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2880
Grades: 1-8
| 968 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1206 63rd St
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2850
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2850
Grades: PK-8
| 1,209 students
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3110 Liberty Ave
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7020
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7020
Grades: K-8
| 320 students
Rank: #55.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Eleventh St
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7000
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7000
Grades: 1-8
| 566 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5211 Columbia Avenue
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7007
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7007
Grades: 1-8
| 524 students
Rank: #77.
North Bergen High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7417 Kennedy Blvd
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2800
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,384 students
Rank: #88.
Polk Street School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Polk Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2920
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2920
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
North Bergen, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Independent Studies (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
2000 85th Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 662-6774
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 662-6774
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Bergen, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in North Bergen, NJ include Robert Fulton Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in North Bergen?
8 public schools are located in North Bergen.
What percentage of students in North Bergen go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in North Bergen are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Bergen?
North Bergen public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in North Bergen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in North Bergen include: Robert Fulton Elementary School vs. Horace Mann Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School vs. Robert Fulton Elementary School
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