Berkeley Heights School District

District Overview
Located at 345 Plainfield Avenue in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, the Berkeley Heights School District is an actively operating, traditional public school system serving a thriving suburban community within the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. The district oversees six operational schools that collectively provide a continuous, high-quality educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Enrolling 2,349 students across its primary and secondary facilities, the district operates as an independent local education agency rather than a charter organization or supervisory union component, ensuring a unified academic curriculum and consistent community-focused governance for all resident families.

To foster an enriched learning environment, the district maintains an extensive professional network composed of approximately 940 full-time equivalent staff members. Classroom instruction and academic oversight are spearheaded by more than 441 full-time equivalent teachers, backed by nearly 97 instructional aides and over 401 dedicated support personnel who assist with specialized learning, health, and administrative needs. This strong staffing foundation reflects a deep institutional commitment to student achievement, individualized support, and operational excellence. Parents, students, and educational researchers interested in discovering more about the district's programs and community initiatives can contact administrative offices directly at (908) 464-1718 or visit their official online portal at www.bhpsnj.org.
6
Total Schools
2,349
Total Students
441.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berkeley Heights School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,395
Hispanic338
Black50
Asian398
Two or More162
American Indian1
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    1,395 (59.4%)
  • Asian
    398 (17.0%)
  • Hispanic
    338 (14.4%)
  • Two or More
    162 (6.9%)
  • Black
    50 (2.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Berkeley Heights School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:2,349*
Teachers (FTE):441.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.3
Schools in Berkeley Heights School District
Found 6 Schools