Berlin Borough School District

215 South Franklin Avenue
Berlin, NJ 08009
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 853 students in Berlin Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Berlin Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,556 Schools
# Students
853 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Berlin Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#255 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
46%
38%
54%
49%
15-19%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
12%
35%
% Black
10%
14%
% White
67%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,157 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,227 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,157
$27,031
Spending / Student
$17,227
$25,924

Best Berlin Borough School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berlin Community School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 S Franklin Ave
Berlin, NJ 08009
(856) 767-0129
Gr: PK-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Berlin Borough School District?
Berlin Borough School District manages 1 public schools serving 853 students.
What is the rank of Berlin Borough School District?
Berlin Borough School District is ranked #254 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Berlin Borough School District?
67% of Berlin Borough School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berlin Borough School District?
Berlin Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Berlin Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,227 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 853 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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