For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,456 students in New Milford, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Milford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in New Milford, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
195 Sutton Place
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 261-0939
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 261-0939
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Berkley Street School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
812 Berkley Street
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-0191
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-0191
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
David E. Owens Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
470 Marion Avenue
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 265-8661
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 265-8661
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in New Milford, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Milford, NJ include Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School, Berkley Street School and David E. Owens Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Milford?
3 public elementary schools are located in New Milford.
What is the racial composition of students in New Milford?
New Milford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in New Milford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in New Milford include: Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School vs. Berkley Street School, Berkley Street School vs. Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School
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