For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,781 students in Morristown, NJ (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,719 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in Morristown, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Morristown, NJ are Unity Charter School, Normandy Park School and Thomas Jefferson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morristown, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Morristown have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morristown, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Unity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Evergreen Place, Suite A
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-1808
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-1808
Grades: K-8
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Normandy Park School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19a Normandy Parkway
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 889-7690
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 889-7690
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
James Street & Ogden Place
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2090
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2090
Grades: 3-5
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Sussex Avenue School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Sussex Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2250
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2250
Grades: 3-5
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Frelinghuysen Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
West Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2200
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,026 students
Rank: #66.
Alexander Hamilton
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Mills Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2190
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2190
Grades: 3-5
| 248 students
Rank: #77.
Morristown High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Early Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2000
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,856 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Park School
Special Education School
5 Jean Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-9630
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-9630
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 Hillcrest Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2240
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2240
Grades: K-2
| 268 students
Rank: n/an/a
31 Hazel Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2222
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2222
Grades: PK
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
Morris Co Jdc
Alternative School
460 West Hanover Ave
Morristown, NJ 07963
(973) 285-2959
Morristown, NJ 07963
(973) 285-2959
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Morris Regional School
Alternative School
15 Jean St
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 631-6410
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 631-6410
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Morristown, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Morris County Youth Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
460 West Hanover Ave
Morristown, NJ 07963
(973) 285-2959
Morristown, NJ 07963
(973) 285-2959
Grades: 7-11
| 8 students
Morris Transitional Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
15 Jean Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 631-6410
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 631-6410
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morristown, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Morristown, NJ include Unity Charter School, Normandy Park School and Thomas Jefferson School.
How many public schools are located in Morristown?
12 public schools are located in Morristown.
What percentage of students in Morristown go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in Morristown are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morristown?
Morristown public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Morristown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Morristown include: Thomas Jefferson School vs. Alexander Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton vs. Thomas Jefferson School, Hillcrest School vs. Normandy Park School
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