Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, High Mountain Road School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: High Mountain Road School serves the southern part of Franklin Lakes, NJ, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Mountain Road School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
High Mountain Road School's student population of 301 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Mountain Road School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Mountain Road School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#213 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.7%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Mountain Road School's ranking?
High Mountain Road School is ranked #213 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are High Mountain Road School often compared to?
High Mountain Road Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colonial Road School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend High Mountain Road School?
301 students attend High Mountain Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of High Mountain Road School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Mountain Road School?
High Mountain Road School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does High Mountain Road School offer ?
High Mountain Road School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High Mountain Road School part of?
High Mountain Road School is part of Franklin Lakes School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
High Mountain gives their students wonderful opportunities. They also give their students a lot of detentions. Most detentions are served on the wall or in a classroom.
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