Serving 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bear Tavern Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Tavern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bear Tavern Elementary School's student population of 461 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bear Tavern Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Tavern Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#552 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Asian
11%
11%
Hispanic
8%
35%
Black
4%
14%
White
74%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Tavern Elementary School's ranking?
Bear Tavern Elementary School is ranked #552 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bear Tavern Elementary School often compared to?
Bear Tavern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toll Gate Grammar School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bear Tavern Elementary School?
461 students attend Bear Tavern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bear Tavern Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bear Tavern Elementary School?
Bear Tavern Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bear Tavern Elementary School offer ?
Bear Tavern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Tavern Elementary School part of?
Bear Tavern Elementary School is part of Hopewell Valley Regional School District.
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