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Best West Milford Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,474 students in West Milford, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in West Milford, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in West Milford, NJ are Marshall Hill Elementary School, Maple Road Elementary School and Apshawa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Milford, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in West Milford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in West Milford, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Marshall Hill Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-1705
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Maple Road Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
36 Maple Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-1704
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Apshawa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
140 High Crest Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-1703
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Macopin Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-1702
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
West Milford High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
67 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-1701
Gr: 9-12 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in West Milford, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in West Milford, NJ include Marshall Hill Elementary School, Maple Road Elementary School and Apshawa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West Milford?
5 public schools are located in West Milford.
What percentage of students in West Milford go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in West Milford are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Milford?
West Milford public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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