Gill St Bernard's School
Tel:
(908)243-1611
- Gill St. Bernard`s is a private, coeducational day school for students age three through grade 12, located in suburban New Jersey.
- Each of the three school divisions provides a rigorous, meaningful, and age-appropriate curriculum. All GSB students benefit from the environmental learning opportunities that exist on our 208-acre bucolic campus.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 638 students
- Yearly Tuition: $42,000
- Acceptance rate: 40%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / Apr. 1 / rolling
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Gill St Bernard's School places among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- 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 Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Year Founded | 1900 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 638 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 21% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 65% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 20 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 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (khaki pants, collared shirts) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / Apr. 1 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $42,000 |
| Tuition Notes | PS-PK = $12,000 - $19,200 1st - 4th = $32,500 5th - 8th = $37,000 9th - 12th = $42,000 * Monthly installment plan available. Financial Assistance for qualified families. |
| % on Financial Aid | 20% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $25,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 40% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Sarah Rowland |
| Admissions Associate | Ann Marie Blackman |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 14 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 24 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Academic League, Auditioned Choral Groups Club or Organization: Blood Drive Committee, BSU - Building Stronger Unity, Community Art Club, Debate Club, Environmental Club, Ethics Club, Fashion Club, Finance Club, Fishing Club, Gill For Diversity Club, Hands for Andy, Literary Magazine, Math League, Mock Trial, Model UN, Podcast, Reading Buddies, Robotics, Student Government, TEDx, The Fourth Estate Online Newspaper, 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 208-ACRE CAMPUS IN A NATURAL SETTING
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