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
Mountview School 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 PlacesRidgeview 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

Hilltop Elementary School 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

Mendham Township Elementary School 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.