Best Elementary Schools in Morris County, NJ

We’ve researched the ins and outs of elementary schools in Morris County to find the top three elementary schools in the county. If you’re a parent who has children, what’s one of the most important factors to consider when searching for a new apartment? For us, it’s always been how good the school and/or school district is. Compare the following to help you determine which elementary school you may want to send your children to upon moving to Morris County, NJ.

#1. Mountview Road Elementary School

30 Mountview Road, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

By the Numbers

91.7% – 3rd graders proficient in Language Arts*
100% – 3rd graders proficient in Math*
295 – number of students enrolled**
16 to 1 – ratio of students to teacher**
19% – minority enrollment**
51% to 49% – male to female ratio**
Kindergarten through 5th grades offered**
See the Mountview Road School Profile on Public School Review

What They Are Saying“Our son transferred to Mountview at the beginning of grade 4. We were impressed by the small class sizes, advanced learning programs and the quality of the teachers found in such a small school.” (Sterling’s Best Places) Ridgeview Commons and Westgate Gardens are two of our properties that are close to this school. To view the proximity from this school to our other apartment properties in Morris County, view our mileage chart at the bottom of this page.

#2. Hilltop Elementary School

12 Hilltop Road, Mendham, NJ 07945

By the Numbers

90.3% – 3rd graders proficient in Language Arts*
97.2% – 3rd graders proficient in Math*
361 – number of students enrolled**
15 to 1 – ratio of students to teacher**
6% – minority enrollment**
54% to 46% – male to female ratio**
Kindergarten through 5th grades offered**

What They Are Saying“This is a very friendly, caring school with high standards that makes children feel valued.” (GreatSchools.org)Ridgeview Commons apartments are approximately nine miles away. To view the proximity from this school to our other apartment properties in Morris County, view our mileage chart at the bottom of this page.

#3. Mendham Township Elementary School

18 West Main Street, Brookside, NJ 07926

By the Numbers

86.6% – 3rd graders proficient in Language Arts*
89.0% – 3rd graders proficient in Math*
410 – number of students enrolled**
12 to 1 – ratio of students to teacher**
12% – minority enrollment**
53% to 47% – male to female ratio**
Preschool through 4th grades offered**
Mendham Township Elementary School Profile on Public School Review

What They Are Saying“The Mendham Twp. School system has wonderful administration, teachers and staff that are committed to every student’s education and social development. We are extremely fortunate to have children attending this school.” (GreatSchools.org)
Lakeside Village apartments are approximately ten miles away. To view the proximity from this school to our other apartment properties in Morris County, view our mileage chart below.

To help you find an apartment that’s close to one of our top Morris County, NJ elementary schools, we’ve listed all of our apartment properties in the county and their approximate mileage to each school.
Garden Communities Property	Mountview Road Elementary School	Hilltop Elementary School	Mendham Township Elementary School
Butler Arms Boonton Ave., Butler	13 miles	21 miles	20 miles
Ridgeview Commons 2467 Rt. 10 East, Morris Plains	4 miles	12 miles	9 miles
Vail Manor 186 Vail Rd., Parsippany	5 miles	15 miles	12 miles
Westgate Gardens 350 Parsippany Rd., Parsippany	4 miles	13 miles	11 miles
Knoll Gardens Building 21 Mara Rd., Lake Hiawatha	8 miles	17 miles	15 miles
Lakeside Village Willow Walk Dr., Ledgewood	15 miles	10 miles	10 miles
Lakeview Gardens 200 Vail Rd., Parsippany, NJ	6 miles	15 miles	12 miles
Powder Mill Heights2110 Gates Ct., Morris Plains	5 miles	11 miles	19 miles
Redstone Gardens Redstone Dr., Parsippany	6 miles	15 miles	13 miles
Butler Ridge 1607 Rt. 23 South, Butler	24 miles	26 miles	30 miles
Kinnelon Heights 2 Stockton Dr., Kinnelon	22 miles	26 miles	24 miles
Kinnelon Ridge 2 Stockton Dr., Kinnelon	22 miles	26 miles	24 miles
Mileage is approximate and will vary slightly depending on which route is taken. Based on the New Jersey Assessment of Skills test scores listed on SchoolDigger.com*According to PublicSchoolReview.com

Have a child entering middle school or high school, too? Be sure to check out our post on the best schools in Morris County to view our recommendations for all students grades PK-12.