For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 782 students in Milltown, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 421 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in Milltown, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Milltown, NJ are Parkview School and Joyce Kilmer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milltown, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Milltown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Milltown, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 Violet Terrace
Milltown, NJ 08850
(732) 214-2360
Milltown, NJ 08850
(732) 214-2360
Gr: PK-3 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Joyce Kilmer School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 West Church Street
Milltown, NJ 08850
(732) 214-2370
Milltown, NJ 08850
(732) 214-2370
Gr: 4-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Milltown, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Milltown, NJ include Parkview School and Joyce Kilmer School.
How many public schools are located in Milltown?
2 public schools are located in Milltown.
What percentage of students in Milltown go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in Milltown are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Milltown?
Milltown public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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