Helpful general information when living in Bergen County
Bergen County Public Schools
- There are presently 272 public schools in Bergen County, New Jersey, serving 130,076 students.
- Minority enrolment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey state average of 49%.
- The student : teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the state average of 12:1.
Public School Review website – www.publicschoolreview.com
Bergen County Private Schools
- There are presently 193 private schools in Bergen County, New Jersey, serving 28,015 students.
- Minority enrolment is 25% of the student body, which is less than the New Jersey state average of 28%.
- 45% of Bergen private schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Roman Catholic and Jewish).
- The student : teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state private school average of 10:1.
Private School Review website – www.privateschoolreview.com
