Gill St Bernard S School
Tel:
(908)243-1611
- Gill St. Bernard's provides a diverse, balanced environment where individual potential is nurtured, mutual respect is understood, excellence is pursued and students are prepared academically, socially and ethically to thrive and lead with honor and responsibility in an interdependent and changing world.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 693 students
- Yearly Tuition: $28,000
- Acceptance rate: 58%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 3 / rolling
Top Placements
Gill St Bernard S School places among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) New Jersey Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1900 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 693 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 21% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 87 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 55% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 15 courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP French, AP Human Geography, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP US Government, AP US History, |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (khaki pants, collared shirts) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 3 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $28,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Monthly installment plan available. Financial Assistance for qualified families. |
| % on Financial Aid | 12% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $14,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 58% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Karen A. Loder |
| Admissions Associate | Jane Boyer, Lower School |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 13 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and FieldBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 17 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | 5-8 Book Discussions, Academic League, Auditioned Choral Groups, Environmental Awareness Club, Garden Club, Literary Magazine, Math Olympiads, Mock Trial, Model UN, Outdoor Club, Photo Club, Robotics, Scientific Forensics, Student Government, Student Newspaper, Tech Team, Yearbook |
School Notes
- STRONG, DEDICATED FACULTY
- MEANINGFUL ACADEMICS
- SMALL CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
- AWARD WINNING PERFORMING ARTS AND ATHLETICS PROGRAMS
- WELCOMING COMMUNITY WITH STRONG TIES
- A STUNNING CAMPUS IN A NATURAL SETTING
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