Best 07960 New Jersey Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,817 students in 07960, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07960, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07960 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07960, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07960, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Evergreen Place, Suite A
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-1808
Gr: K-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
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 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
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 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Sussex Avenue School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
125 Sussex Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2250
Gr: 3-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Frelinghuysen Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
West Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,026 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Alexander Hamilton
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24 Mills Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2190
Gr: 3-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Park School
Special Education School
5 Jean Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-9630
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest School
160 Hillcrest Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2240
Gr: K-2 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07960 New Jersey

07960, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
15 Jean Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 631-6410
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07960, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07960, NJ include Unity Charter School, Normandy Park School and Thomas Jefferson School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07960?
8 public elementary schools are located in 07960.
What is the racial composition of students in 07960?
07960 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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