Best New Milford Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,998 students in New Milford, NJ (there are 5 private schools, serving 863 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in New Milford, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in New Milford, NJ are Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School, Berkley Street School and David E. Owens Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

New Milford, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in New Milford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).