Morris School District

31 Hazel Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Morris School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,138 students in Morris School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Morris School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,553 Schools
# Students
5,138 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
475 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Morris School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#275 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

39%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

57%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

27%
23%
84%
90.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
19%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
47%
35%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
7%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
40%
37%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,045 is higher than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,020 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$42,853 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$170 MM
$42,028 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$32,045
$31,633

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$33,020
$31,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Morris School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Normandy Park School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19a Normandy Parkway
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 889-7690
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
James Street & Ogden Place
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2090
Gr: 3-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Sussex Avenue School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
125 Sussex Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2250
Gr: 3-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Frelinghuysen Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
West Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Alexander Hamilton
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24 Mills Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2190
Gr: 3-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Morristown High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Early Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,816 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Alfred Vail School
125 Speedwell Avenue
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 292-2080
Gr: K-2 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest School
160 Hillcrest Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2240
Gr: K-2 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
31 Hazel Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2222
Gr: PK | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodland School
51 Johnston Drive
Convent Station, NJ 07961
(973) 292-2230
Gr: K-2 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Morris School District?
Morris School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,138 students.
What is the rank of Morris School District?
Morris School District is ranked #283 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morris School District?
47% of Morris School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morris School District?
Morris School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Morris School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,020 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,138 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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