For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,356 students in Morristown, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Morristown, NJ are Unity Charter School and Frelinghuysen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morristown, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Morristown have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Morristown, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Evergreen Place, Suite A
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-1808
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-1808
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Frelinghuysen Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
West Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2200
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Morristown, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Morris County Youth Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
460 West Hanover Ave
Morristown, NJ 07963
(973) 285-2959
Morristown, NJ 07963
(973) 285-2959
Gr: 7-11 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Morris Transitional Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
15 Jean Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 631-6410
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 631-6410
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Morristown, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Morristown, NJ include Unity Charter School and Frelinghuysen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Morristown?
3 public middle schools are located in Morristown.
What is the racial composition of students in Morristown?
Morristown public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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