For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,249 students in Sparta, NJ (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,845 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Sparta, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Sparta, NJ are Alpine Elementary School, Mohawk Avenue School and Helen Morgan School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sparta, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 Andover Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-3107
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-3107
Grades: PK-2
| 792 students
Rank: #22.
Mohawk Avenue School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18 Mohawk Avneue
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-1289
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-1289
Grades: 3
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Helen Morgan School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Stanhope Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-5770
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-5770
Grades: 4-5
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Sparta High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 West Mountain Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6191
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,045 students
Rank: #55.
Sparta Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Main Street
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-3151
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-3151
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #66.
Sussex County Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
385 N. Church Rd.
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-3250
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-3250
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #77.
Sussex County Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 North Church Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-6700
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 689 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Hills Academy
Special Education School
10 Gail Court
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sparta, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Sparta, NJ include Alpine Elementary School, Mohawk Avenue School and Helen Morgan School.
How many public schools are located in Sparta?
8 public schools are located in Sparta.
What percentage of students in Sparta go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Sparta are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sparta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sparta include: Northern Hills Academy vs. Sparta High School, Sparta Middle School vs. Sparta High School, Mohawk Avenue School vs. Helen Morgan School
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