Cedar Hill School

100 Peachtree Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

cedarhill.bernardsboe.com/

520 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cedar Hill School is a prominent public elementary school located at 100 Peachtree Road in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Serving students in grades K–5, it is part of the highly regarded Bernards Township School District. The school is situated in a quiet, residential setting, reflecting the suburban character of the surrounding community. Known for its strong academic focus and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, Cedar Hill emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances core curriculum standards with personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Cedar Hill School is recognized for its active school community and collaborative spirit between staff, students, and parents. The school benefits from a dedicated Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that contributes to various enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and campus events. With a reputation for maintaining high standards of instruction and a student-centered approach, the school is a cornerstone of the Basking Ridge area, consistently working to prepare its young learners for success in their middle and high school years.

520

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Hill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	40
Black	5
Asian	186
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
258 (49.6 %)
Asian
186 (35.8 %)
Hispanic
40 (7.7 %)
Two or More
30 (5.8 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bernards Township School District
Phone:	(908)204-2633
Website:	http://cedarhill.bernardsboe.com/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 86

Ungraded 14