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Bernardsville has long been a place of refuge for the "rich and famous" who wanted a proximity to New York City and privacy on their off-time. Just an hour west of Manhattan by car or train, this quiet, upscale community boasts some of the finest homes and estates in New Jersey, and has been home to celebrities, industrialists and high-ranking government officials. What they mostly have in common is or was the desire to enjoy the scenic landscape, peaceful ambiance and discretion of their neighbors. Bernardsville borders on the other Somerset Hills towns of Mendham, Peapack, Far Hills, Basking Ridge and New Vernon. It is a primary shopping district for these towns and is host to some of the finest dining establishments in New Jersey. Downtown Bernardsville has retained much of its historic charm, but has also extended north to accommodate the needs of its residents. From the downtown to the prestigious "mountain colony", Bernardsville is just 12.9 Sq. Miles in total area.

Local Government in Bernardsville, NJ

Bernardsville is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a six-member Borough Council, with all positions elected at large in partisan elections. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year. (Source: Wikipedia)

Education in Bernardsville, NJ

Public school students in grades K-12 attend the schools of the Somerset Hills Regional School District, a regional school district serving students from Bernardsville, Far Hills,and Peapack-Gladstone, along with students from Bedminster who are sent to the district's high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship. The three schools in the district (with Bedwell Elementary School (K-4 ),Bernardsville Middle School (5-8) and Bernards High School (9-12) and are all located in Bernardsville.

Bernards High School is a comprehensive four-year regional public high school. The school is located in Bernardsville, within walking distance from the main downtown section of Bernardsville. As of the 2006-07 school year, the school had an enrollment of 760 students and 59.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 12.9. The school is a fully accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the New Jersey Department of Education.

The school offered students the opportunity to participate in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB), a most academically demanding, comprehensive two-year curriculum pursued by students during junior and senior years, until the end of the 2008-2009 scholastic year. Students take a rigorous course of studies in six academic areas. Successful completion of an IB Diploma may lead to college credit. Enrollment is highly selective and honors credit is earned. Students must take a variety of internal and external assessments. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are also offered, which may also lead to college credit. Bernards High School was certified to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma in February 2002. The school was one of only 16 schools in New Jersey to offer the IB program.

The school was ranked 198th in Newsweek's 2009 ranking of the top 1,500 high schools in the United States and was the fourth-ranked school in New Jersey, with 3.023 IB tests taken in 2008 per graduating senior and 49% of all graduating seniors passing at least one IB exam; The school was ranked 518th nationwide in 2008. In Newsweek's May 22, 2007 issue, ranking the country's top high schools, Bernards High School was listed in 218th place, the sixth-highest ranked school in New Jersey. The school was listed in 141st place, the fourth highest ranked school in New Jersey, in Newsweek's May 8, 2006, issue, listing the Top 1,200 High Schools in The United States.

The school was the 36th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 316 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2008 cover story on the state's Top Public High Schools. The school was ranked 50th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which included 316 schools across the state. Just recently, the school board decided to phase out the IB program from the school.

The school itself takes much pride in its sports, as well as its academics. The Football team won conference champs and the boys cross country team won a sectional title during the 2005-2006 school year. More recently, the school's Fencing team finished 1st in 2006 (Boys), 1st in 2007 (Girls), and 1st in 2008 (Boys again). All 3 State Fencing Team Championships achieved by a program created 7 years ago. Also during the 2006-2007 one girls basketball star, Cathrine Carr scored her 2,000th point. Junior Shane Painter scored his 1,000th point The school is also known for its prestigious girls' track team. The team dominated in the 1980s but was dismantled in 1989 because of budget deficits. The program was resurrected in 2000 and the team has consistently won conference titles and championships. They won the Indoor NJSIAA State Group I Relays along with the Indoor NJSIAA North 2 Group I Sectional Championships and the Indoor NJSIAA State Group I Championships in 2009.

In the 2006-07 school year, Bernards joined the Skyland Conference, after having been in the Colonial Hills Conference for many years. The Bernards boys soccer team took advantage of this conference adjustment that year, winning the conference championship. The team won the Group II State Championship with a 2-1 win over Ramsey High School in the semifinals and a 3-2 win against Haddonfield Memorial High School in the finals. (Source: Wikipedia)

Public Transportation in Bernardsville, NJ

Bernardsville Station is a New Jersey Transit station in Bernardsville, New Jersey long the Gladstone Branch of the Morris and Essex line.  Commuters to NY Penn station transfer in either Summit or Newark.  To view the schedule visit the NJ Transit website.

More About Bernardsville, NJ

To learn more about Bernardsville visit the Bernardsville Town website.

Economic Data for Zip Code 07924

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Household Income Estimated Values (2011) Median Income: $123,974 Average Income: $167,690 Per Capita Income $58,381 Projected Values (2016) Median Income: $126,508 Average Income: $166,421 Per Capita Income $57,931

Own / Rent Estimated Values (2011) Total Home Owners: 1,966 Total Renters: 640 Renters: 25% Owners: 75% Projected Values (2016) Total Home Owners: 1,995 Total Renters: 669 Renters: 25% Owners: 75%

Household Size Estimated Values (2011) Average Household Size: 2.9 One Person Households: 490 Total Families: 1,977 Total Housing Units: 2,839 Vacant Housing Units: 233 Projected Values (2016) Average Household Size: 2.9 One Person Households: 487 Total Families: 1,974 Total Housing Units: 2,954 Vacant Housing Units: 290

Note: Household Income figures are based on total household income.

Demographics Data for Zip Code 07924

Age Range Number of people in this zip code by age. Total 7,303 Age 0-14 1,542 Age 15-24 1,040 Age 25-39 969 Age 40-59 1,964 Age 60-79 1,388 Age 80+ 424

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Population Data for Zip Code 07924

Population Change Estimated Change 2011 0.3% Projected Change 2016 N/A%

7,303 7,328 7,307 2010 Census 2011 Estimated 2016 Projected

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• Figures in the Population Change graph represent total population for the zip code.
• Estimated Change 2011 shows the percentage of population change between the 2010 Census and 2011.
• Projected Change 2016 shows the projected percentage of population change between the 2010 Census and 2016.

Public Schools in Zip Code 07924

Private Schools in Zip Code 07924