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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Morris County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 118 public elementary schools serving 46,859 students in Morris County, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morris County, NJ are Mendham Township Middle School, Wildwood Elementary School and Hilldale School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris County, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morris County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Morris County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mendham Township Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16 Washington Valley Road
Brookside, NJ 07926
(973) 543-7107
Gr: 5-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
51 Glen Rd.
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-3609
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hilldale School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
123 Konner Avenue
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
(973) 331-7100
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Torey J. Sabatini School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Glenwild Circle
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3182
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Milton Avenue School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16 Milton Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2508
Gr: PK-3 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Northvail Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10 Eileen Court
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7070
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Briarcliff Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
93 Briarcliff Rd.
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-0342
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Mountain View School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Dean Road
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-7075
Gr: 5-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Harding Township School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
34 Lees Hill Road
New Vernon, NJ 07976
(973) 267-6398
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Hillview School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
206 Boulevard
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
(973) 616-6080
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Woodmont School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
39 Woodmont Road
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
(973) 331-7100
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Mendham Township Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18 West Main Street
Brookside, NJ 07926
(973) 543-7107
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Mount Tabor Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
900 Park Rd & Route 53
Mount Tabor, NJ 07878
(973) 889-3361
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Cedar Hill School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
46 Pine Brook Road
Towaco, NJ 07082
(973) 331-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1515.
Lafayette Avenue School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
221 Lafayette Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2507
Gr: 3-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Southern Boulevard School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
192 Southern Boulevard
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2509
Gr: K-3 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Washington Avenue School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
102 Washington Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2510
Gr: K-3 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Hilltop School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12 Hilltop Road
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-4251
Gr: PK-4 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Valley View School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
30 Montgomery Avenue
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lake Parsippany Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
225 Kingston Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 428-7572
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Stephen J. Gerace School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
59 Boulevard
Pequannock, NJ 07440
(973) 305-5615
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2222.
Central Avenue School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
50 Central Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3173
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2323.
Mountview Road School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
30 Mountview Road
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 637-1550
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Kings Road School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
215 Kings Road
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3178
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
William Mason School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5 Shawnee Trail
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2626.
Pearl R. Miller Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
117 Kiel Avenue
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-5250
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Littleton Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
250 Brooklawn Drive
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 682-2847
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Robert R Lazar Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
123 Changebridge Road
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2929.
Center Grove School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25 School House Road
Randolph, NJ 07869
(973) 361-7835
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3030.
Intervale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
60 Pitt Rd
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 263-7075
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Old Farmers Road School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
51 Old Farmers Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 876-3865
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Salem Drive School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29 Salem Drive
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-2440
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3333.
Chatham Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
480 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2506
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Bragg Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
250 Route 24
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5324
Gr: 3-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-0358
Gr: 2-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Morris County, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morris County, NJ include Mendham Township Middle School, Wildwood Elementary School and Hilldale School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morris County?
119 public elementary schools are located in Morris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris County?
Morris County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Morris County are often viewed compared to one another?

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