For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,197 students in Morris Plains, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morris Plains, NJ are Mountview Road School and Morris Plains Borough School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris Plains, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morris Plains have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Morris Plains, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountview Road School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30 Mountview Road
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 637-1550
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 637-1550
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Morris Plains Borough School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Speedwell Avenue
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 538-1650
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 538-1650
Grades: 3-8
| 391 students
Rank: n/an/a
125 Speedwell Avenue
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 292-2080
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 292-2080
Grades: K-2
| 334 students
Rank: n/an/a
205 Mountain Way
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 538-0339
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 538-0339
Grades: PK-2
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Morris Plains, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morris Plains, NJ include Mountview Road School and Morris Plains Borough School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morris Plains?
4 public elementary schools are located in Morris Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris Plains?
Morris Plains public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Morris Plains are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Morris Plains include: Mountain Way School vs. Alfred Vail School, Alfred Vail School vs. Mountain Way School
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