For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,743 students in Montvale, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 680 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Montvale, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Montvale, NJ are Fieldstone Middle School, Pascack Hills High School and Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montvale, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Montvale have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Montvale, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fieldstone Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47 Spring Valley Road
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 391-9000
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 391-9000
Gr: 5-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Pascack Hills High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 West Grand Avenue
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 358-7020
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 358-7020
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
53 Grand Avenue West
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 391-2900
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 391-2900
Gr: PK-4 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Montvale, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Montvale, NJ include Fieldstone Middle School, Pascack Hills High School and Memorial Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Montvale?
3 public schools are located in Montvale.
What percentage of students in Montvale go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Montvale are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montvale?
Montvale public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Montvale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montvale include: Fieldstone Middle School vs. Pascack Hills High School
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