2025 Best School Districts in Bergen County

Sophomore: My experience with Northern Valley Demarest High School has been good so far. I began my experience as a freshman and quickly adapted to high school. I met new people from surrounding communities and formed new relationships with my peers. The most difficult obstacle I've encountered so far has been the workload, which at times can be difficult to manage.... Read 42 reviews

Senior: I moved to Ridgewood halfway through my freshman year, and honestly, it’s been a bit of a struggle. It feels restrictive compared to what I was used to. First off, the academic culture here feels like a pressure cooker for only the top 25%. Back at West Windsor North, I had more flexibility in how I managed my workload. I could take a variety of courses and balance my schoolwork with a good number of high level courses that I liked. Not too many students seem to be on a path of taking honors or AP classes, and if you’re not doing that, there's a lot more room to take courses that you like. The extracurricular scene is another thing that’s different here. At Ridgewood, it seems like everything requires a huge commitment. It feels like every club or academic path wants you to dedicate your entire life to it. Of course, there are still friendly people here, and I’ve made some good friends, but the overall social atmosphere is way more competitive.... Read 40 reviews

Parent: Love the environment and safety. And all the Families are focus on their childrens. The town priority is our kids.... Read 24 reviews

Sophomore: As someone that transferred from a private grammar school, River Dell felt very welcoming. People were constantly talking to you and it felt like I could make friends with anyone. Rivendell is a great place to learn a lot of different material and it makes me feel good when I understand the material.... Read 36 reviews

Senior: Always been a good district, have been here since kindergarten and their has never been an issue. Teachers are very supportive, and the student atmosphere is amazing.... Read 53 reviews

Parent: My daughter loves her high school teachers. There is a large variety of activities and sports to get involved with.... Read 17 reviews

Junior: As a student at Pascack Valley High School, I can honestly say that it's a great place to learn and grow. The teachers here are incredibly supportive and always willing to go the extra mile to help us succeed, whether it's through after-school tutoring or providing extra resources. The variety of courses, including many AP classes, challenges us academically and prepares us well for college. Beyond academics, the school offers a fantastic range of extracurricular activities—from sports teams to clubs like the Robotics Club and Art Club—so there's always something to get involved in. Plus, with the 1:1 laptop program, we're equipped with the technology we need to excel in our studies. Overall, Pascack Valley High School provides a well-rounded and enriching high school experience.... Read 21 reviews

Parent: The administration needs to change. It is the single biggest detractor for the district. It must become less polarized and more diverse.... Read 30 reviews

Junior: I love my high school. We have great teachers and students. Also, good sports programs. Food options could be better.... Read 59 reviews

Senior: The overall experience at Park Ridge is standard. We have many of the same experiences as other high schools: football games, prom/formals, musical, assemblies/pep rallies, etc. It is nice.... Read 11 reviews

Parent: Glen Rock is almost like its own private school. We are very pleased at the high school level with the quality of teachers, class options and the college readiness.... Read 11 reviews

Senior: I have loved the district; my teachers are amazing, and I love to ask questions; they always have an answer. I love how diverse it is; meeting people from different ethnicities and backgrounds is so awesome; I will forever remember them; and I love the staff in Fort Lee as well; they are so caring and energetic. I love to create new bonds with my teachers, and if I could be in their classes again, I would go again. I feel so happy in there, and I am constantly surprised by amazing people. Everyone in class knows each other, and I can feel how quickly I can absorb the information from my professors. My sophomore year was not my best year; I had my lows and ups in a different school and personally didn't expect better from me in junior year, but the past 9 months I have been here, I have loved it. The school helped me overcome my academic fears as a student. I will forever be thankful to my teacher and guidance counselor, as well as myself.... Read 9 reviews

Parent: I moved to Paramus from NY in 2012, and let me tell you that, it is one of the best decision I have made in my life. Love the town. I have three kids and two of them already graduated. The teachers are amazing. So well organized. I had a really good experience with Midland and especially Stony Lane. Teachers throughout the school system keep parents up to date with what kids are being taught at class. They have a good recreation system for Sports and any other activities that keeps the kids busy.... Read 19 reviews

Alum: My experience at Cresskill High School differed from students in the past years. During my freshmen year, COVID occurred and we went into lockdown. Then, my sophomore year was also hybrid (both virtual and in-person). In hopes of going back in person with my entire school for my junior year, I was met with disappointment as my school had flooded. That year, my school had to relocate to two different church buildings to accommodate the setback that my high school was having. Finally, for my senior year, my classmates and I were able to go back in person and go to school like a "normal" high school student. However, even with all these troubles, I had one of the best high school experiences. My high school teachers, especially my junior year math teacher, made me love learning and encouraged me to receive higher education. As well, they inspired me to give back to the community and volunteer often. Overall, my friends and teachers I encountered at this school were very fundamental to me.... Read 4 reviews

Senior: Although the programs the school provides are generally helpful, students who moved to Leonia before entering high school were not informed about said programs, usually no one informs the other of anything upcoming or events, you just have to be "in the know". They recently began to implement more school spirit oriented events an I like that, I just wish they implemented more security since there is a lot of open entry ways... Read 6 reviews

Parent: We moved to Ramsey 7 years ago and absolutely love the sense of community here. Our children are now school age and we didn’t know what to expect, but are so impressed with the facilities, resources and programs offered. The children are immersed in so many opportunities to learn and grow through the school curriculum and PTO events. Overall a wonderful experience so far!... Read 18 reviews

Senior: I have been in the Midland Park School District from kindergarten to my senior year. Both the Middle school and High school offer CP classes with collaborative classrooms. These classes kept me germane to my studies, with the assistance of two teachers. The teacher staff overall are motivated, creative teachers who educate their students with multiple methods so everybody understands the task. My favorite part of my High School experience in Midland Park is taking action in the Musical program. The arts have been funded more in our school over the years, with our Musical program taken over by an outside company. I did stage crew for 6 years and loved moving scenery around and interacting with my peers in costumes. The worst part of my experience had to be the communication barrier with the hearing aid program. Midland Park has an excellent hearing aid program, with 60 or so kids in grades 7-12. It would be very resourceful to have a Sign Language class alongside Spanish and French.... Read 21 reviews

Senior: I believe that the education offered at my school is very good. Teachers go above and beyond to ensure students understand the content. They are always willing to provide students with extra help which I know students appreciate a lot. The only thing I dislike about my school is how the social groups are. Everyone seems to be very separated and most people only want to talk to the people in their "group". I find it to be very cliquey and it is something that has made it hard to make more friends throughout my years here. Other than that I have always felt safe and comfortable at my school and if I ever struggled with a subject, I found it easy to do well if I went to the teacher for help. The teachers and staff here are very helpful and I can tell they are extremely dedicated to their job.... Read 58 reviews

Senior: My experience with Bergenfield High School has been exceptional. My Freshman year was Covid year so the experience was different and not a typical student to school interaction. Sophomore year till now has been exceptional. I've had teachers who i do have to say go above and beyond to help us the students. The entire faculty is amazing. From administration, teachers, coaches. They all have made and make our experience worth while. The amount of activities offered is also amazing because all the students feel accepted because of the different clubs and activities offered.... Read 12 reviews

Parent: The Dumont Public School System has provided my children with an excellent education. Both of my children were able to get into the first choice colleges. The school gave them many opportunities for extracurricular activities which has made them well rounded students. We are overall very pleased with their education from the public schools.... Read 20 reviews

Senior: I like mostly everything about the school. It's small, everyone knows each other, and has plenty of diverse programs. I guess one thing I'd like to see changed is that more money went towards music programs. I'm biased because I love music, but I think that we could really benefit from more money and put on even better shows than usual. Other than that, it's fine as a school. The teachers are kind and smart, it's safe, and overall, it's a pretty good culture throughout the district.... Read 11 reviews

Parent: I would love to see the trades introduced back into the district for students where college is not their path. The teachers really shine and truly care about the students. They need more support within the child study team at all levels. I would recommend this school district.... Read 12 reviews

Senior: I have loved my time at Waldwick High School. It is a great place to both learn and connect with others. Everybody is so willing to help and make you a better student and person. The environment is simply amazing too. I would say that I have not had any really bad experiences at Waldwick High School. The only thing I would like to see change is the courses they offer. I would like to see more across all subjects.... Read 10 reviews

Junior: The environment is extremely diverse and friendly, the administration and staff are devoted to supporting the students as much as they can, they truly care about there students.... Read 39 reviews

Junior: I've been apart of the Lodi unified district for my whole life. I've never been treated differently or discriminated against. I've only had very great experience with facility and with many teachers. I've loved seeing many people grow within the district, and from what I've seen the facility have always kept tabs with students to talk to them about their academic life, attendance, and even how they are doing in general. No matter who you are or where you come from there is little to none discrimination or any problems that occur in the Lodi unified school district. I've only ever seen positive things from the time I've been attending the district.... Read 21 reviews