For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,340 students in 07922, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 163 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 07922, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
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 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07922, NJ Public Schools (2026)
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 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
651 Mountain Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-5583
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-5583
Gr: PK-2 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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?
94% of all K-12 students in 07922 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07922?
07922 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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