For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,478 students in 07045, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 356 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 07045, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07045, NJ are Valley View School, William Mason School and Robert R Lazar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07045 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07045, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07045, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30 Montgomery Avenue
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
William Mason School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5 Shawnee Trail
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Robert R Lazar Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 Changebridge Road
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Montville Township High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Horseneck Road
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07045, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07045, NJ include Valley View School, William Mason School and Robert R Lazar Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07045?
4 public schools are located in 07045.
What percentage of students in 07045 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 07045 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07045?
07045 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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