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Montville Township School District

86 River Road
Montville, NJ 07045-9421
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Montville Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,428 students in Montville Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏs in Montville Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
3,428 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
348 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Montville Township School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#49 out of 648 school districts
(Top 10%)
69%
38%
77%
49%
44%
23%
96%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
26%
10%
% Hispanic
11%
34%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
58%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,994 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,951 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,994
$26,931
Spending / Student
$28,951
$25,828

Best Montville Township School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilldale School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
123 Konner Avenue
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
(973) 331-7100
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Woodmont School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
39 Woodmont Road
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
(973) 331-7100
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Hill School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
46 Pine Brook Road
Towaco, NJ 07082
(973) 331-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Valley View School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
30 Montgomery Avenue
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
William Mason School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5 Shawnee Trail
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Robert R Lazar Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
123 Changebridge Road
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Montville Township High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Horseneck Road
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Montville Township School District?
Montville Township School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,428 students.
What is the rank of Montville Township School District?
Montville Township School District is ranked #50 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montville Township School District?
58% of Montville Township School District students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montville Township School District?
Montville Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Montville Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,951 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in NJ)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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