Top Rankings
Montgomery Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,397 students in Montgomery Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Montgomery Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
4,397 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
392 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montgomery Township School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#54 out of 648 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
23%
Graduation Rate
97%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.8%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
55%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
7%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Black
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
29%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,869 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,395 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$125 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$29,869
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$28,395
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Montgomery Township School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Upper Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
375 Burnt Hill Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7603
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7603
Gr: 7-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Montgomery High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1016 Route 601
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
Gr: 9-12 | 1,611 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Lower Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
373 Burnt Hill Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7604
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7604
Gr: 5-6 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Main Boulevard
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7606
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7606
Gr: 3-4 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
244 Orchard Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7605
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7605
Gr: PK-2 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montgomery Township School District?
Montgomery Township School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,397 students.
What is the rank of Montgomery Township School District?
Montgomery Township School District is ranked #60 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery Township School District?
55% of Montgomery Township School District students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montgomery Township School District?
Montgomery Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Montgomery Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,395 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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