Top 10 Best Sussex County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 47 public schools serving 19,324 students in Sussex County, NJ (there are 22 private schools, serving 2,837 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Sussex County, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Sussex County, NJ are Sparta High School, Lenape Valley Regional High School and Sparta Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sussex County, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sussex County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Sussex County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sparta High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
70 West Mountain Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,065 students
Rank: #22.
Lenape Valley Regional High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28 Sparta Road
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 657 students
Rank: #33.
Sparta Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
350 Main Street
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-3151
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
780 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(908) 362-6319
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Valley Road School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24 Valley Road
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Rank: #66.
Wallkill Valley Regional High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10 Grumm Road
Hamburg, NJ 07419
(973) 827-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #77.
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Route 560
Layton, NJ 07851
(973) 948-4450
Grades: K-6
| 128 students
Rank: #88.
Helen Morgan School
Math: 29% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Stanhope Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-5770
Grades: 4-5
| 476 students
Rank: #99.
Green Hills School
Math: 34% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
69 Mackerly Road
Greendell, NJ 07839
(973) 300-3800
Grades: K-8
| 388 students
Rank: #1010.
Byram Intermediate School
Math: 32% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12 Mansfield Drive
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-1047
Grades: 5-8
| 383 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Byram Lakes Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11 Mansfield Drive
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-1047
Grades: PK-4
| 427 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Long Pond School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
707 Limecrest Rd, (andover Tow
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5256
Grades: 5-8
| 195 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
One School Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #1414.
Sussex County Technical School
Vocational School
Math: 26% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
105 North Church Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 677 students
Rank: #1515.
Kittatinny Regional High School
Math: 17% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
77 Halsey Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-1800
Grades: 7-12
| 798 students
Rank: #1616.
Mohawk Avenue School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18 Mohawk Avneue
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-1289
Grades: 3
| 231 students
Rank: #1717.
Hardyston Township Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
50 Route 23
Franklin, NJ 07416
(973) 823-7000
Grades: PK-4
| 320 students
Rank: #1818.
Newton High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
44 Ryerson Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7573
Grades: 9-12
| 710 students
Rank: #1919.
Stillwater Township School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
904 Stillwater Road
Stillwater, NJ 07875
(973) 383-6171
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
Rank: #2020.
Vernon Township High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1832 Route 565
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 964 students
Rank: #2121.
Cedar Mountain Primary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 52%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17 Sammis Road
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2890
Grades: K-1
| 379 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Florence M. Burd
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
219 Newton Sparta Road, (andov
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5257
Grades: PK-4
| 218 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Fredon Township School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
459 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
Grades: PK-6
| 186 students
Rank: #2424.
Hamburg School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Linwood Avenue
Hamburg, NJ 07419
(973) 827-7570
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Rank: #2525.
Frankford Township School
Math: 20% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Pines Road
Branchville, NJ 07826
(973) 948-3727
Grades: PK-8
| 503 students
Rank: #2626.
Lafayette Township School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
178 Beaver Run Road
Lafayette, NJ 07848
(973) 875-3344
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Hardyston Township Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
183 Wheatsworth Road
Hamburg, NJ 07419
(973) 823-7000
Grades: 5-8
| 274 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
High Point Regional High School District
Math: 21% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
299 Pidgeon Hill Road
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 812 students
Rank: #2929.
Hopatcong High School
Math: 19% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2a Windsor Ave
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8803
Grades: 8-12
| 510 students
Rank: #3030.
Ogdensburg Borough School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Main Street
Ogdensburg, NJ 07439
(973) 827-7126
Grades: PK-8
| 265 students
Rank: #3131.
Sussex Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Loomis Avenue
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-4138
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #3232.
Lounsberry Hollow School
Math: 20% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Sammis Road
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-8745
Grades: 4-5
| 421 students
Rank: #3333.
Sussex County Technology Charter School
Charter School
Math: 23% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
385 N. Church Rd.
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-3250
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #3434.
Glen Meadow Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Sammis Road
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-8981
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #3535.
Wantage Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
815 Route 23
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-4589
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
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Sussex County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
55 Lackawanna Drive
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-2553
Grades: K-2
| 360 students
452 Lakeside Blvd
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8807
Grades: PK-1
| 275 students
19 Linden Avenue
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Grades: K-1
| 88 students
19 Linden Ave
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 448-2830
Grades: PK
| n/a students
135 Morris Turnpike
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Sussex County, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Sussex County, NJ include Sparta High School, Lenape Valley Regional High School and Sparta Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sussex County, NJ?
47 public schools are located in Sussex County, NJ.
What percentage of students in Sussex County, NJ go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Sussex County, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sussex County, NJ?
Sussex County, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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