For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,509 students in Mendham, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 313 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Mendham, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mendham, NJ are Mountain View School, Hilltop School and West Morris Mendham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendham, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Mendham have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mendham, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Dean Road
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-7075
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-7075
Gr: 5-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Hilltop School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12 Hilltop Road
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-4251
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-4251
Gr: PK-4 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
West Morris Mendham High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 East Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-2501
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-2501
Gr: 9-12 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mendham, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Mendham, NJ include Mountain View School, Hilltop School and West Morris Mendham High School.
How many public schools are located in Mendham?
3 public schools are located in Mendham.
What percentage of students in Mendham go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Mendham are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mendham?
Mendham public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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