The mission of the Bergenfield Public School District is to offer programs and services that enable all students to become self directed, lifelong learners who are successful in college and the workplace while displaying a strong sense of citizenship. The district provides a safe and nurturing setting designed to prepare students with 21st century skills consistent with Common Core Standards. The Bergenfield Public School District fosters partnerships for the purpose of educational, operational and fiscal responsibility.
The district has been recognized for many prestigious awards, including:
- The Washington Post's 'America's Most Challenging High Schools'
- U.S. News & World Report's 'Best High Schools'
- National School Board Association's 'Magna Award' Winner
- The Best Schools' '50 Inspiring Schools Meeting the Challenge'
- The Daily Beast's 'Top High Schools'
- NAMM Foundation's 'Best Communities for Music Education'
- Niche's 'Best Schools'
- America's Promise Alliance's '100 Best Communities for Young People'
- Center for Digital Education & National School Board Association's 'Digital School District Survey' Winner
- Sustainable Jersey Schools 'Bronze Certified'
- New Jersey School Public Relations Association's 'School Communications Award' Winner
- 100 Best w!se High Schools Teaching Personal Finance