2020 Best Schools in Morris CountyAbout this List

Delbarton School

• Private School
• Morristown, NJ
• 7-12
• 102 reviews

Parent: As a parent, I would implore any parent who has a son to visit Delbarton for a couple of hours one day. Walk the grounds. Speak with the teachers. More importantly, speak with the boys that currently attend the school. The curtain will be pulled back and you will be able to experience the benfits of the Delbarton community. The brilliance and respect of the young men at the school is incredibly impressive. The campus is stunning and you can hear and see the dedication to the students by the teachers first hand. Wonderful institution for any young man to earn a stellar education, lifelong friends and a bright future!
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• A+

• 588 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Academy for Mathematics, Science & Engineering

• Public School
• Rockaway, NJ
• 9-12
• 28 reviews

Junior: It’s a great school for those wanting a STEM experience before reaching college, regardless of the fact that they may not want to pursue an engineering, or science field as their career. However, the classes are extremely rigorous, and if are not committed 101%, you should reconsider your choice to enroll. Regardless, the school is fruitful and wildly exciting because of all the like-minded students and faculty all ready to help!
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• A+

• 101 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Morristown-Beard School

• Private School
• Morristown, NJ
• 6-12
• 113 reviews

Parent: What a great place this is! The kids here are genuinely happy and spirited. The culture is upbeat and supportive. Teachers really get to know their students well, and it is abundantly evident that they care about them.
The curriculum is innovative. Advanced seminars are offered, as well as independent study. There are traditional AP classes as well as Honors courses.
Athletics are great, and there is a strong theater and arts program.

Some prospective parents worry that MBS is not rigorous enough, and that their child won't get into an elite college. In fact, I was one of them. Turns out that simply was not true! Your child can get a great education here, and will be well prepared for college, whichever one they choose. Oh, and bonus - they will have a wonderful and well rounded high school experience. What more could a parent hope for?
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• A+

• 546 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Villa Walsh Academy

• Private School
• Morristown, NJ
• 7-12
• 69 reviews

Alum: Best education and environment imaginable! I was so prepared for college compared to my peers. I particularly liked the supportive environment, level of academic challenge, sports teams, and just overall friendships the school bred.
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• A+

• 238 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mountain Lakes High School

• Mountain Lakes School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 58 reviews

Senior: The environment for learning is ideal. Parents push their children to work hard, and while that creates a slightly competitive environment, I felt it was the right balance. Everyone understands the importance of academics, and college feels like an expected and easy route to go from high school. I would say the teachers are not as good as they could be, other than some amazing ones. There is not enough creativity within the classroom because each student and each teacher feels the pressure of working toward one goal: a number, score or grade. If you work with a teacher one-on-one after class, this is remedied. However, I wish teachers took a little more initiative instead of focusing so directly on the textbook and curriculum.
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• A+

• 693 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Briarcliff Middle School

• Mountain Lakes School District, NJ
• 6-8

• A+

• 305 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wildwood Elementary School

• Mountain Lakes School District, NJ
• K-5

• A+

• 434 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Morris County School of Technology

• Public School
• Denville, NJ
• 9-12
• 332 reviews

Parent: My son has attended MCST for 2 years now and he absolutely loves it. The teachers really care about the success of their students. Some of the coursework can be very challenging at times; however, this is offset by the Academy blocks that teach career subjects that the kids are really interested in. In 8th grade, my son was awarded several scholarships to local private high schools. However, he only wanted to attend the Academy, so he turned down the scholarships. He made a wise choice!
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• A+

• 713 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

West Morris Mendham High School

• West Morris Regional High School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 188 reviews

Junior: West Morris Mendham is the ideal high school for college bound students. Guidance counselors are sincerely interested in registering students for their preferred classes. They meet with students to inquire about their progress. Also, the counselors help students choose colleges, majors, and apply for scholarships. AP science classes are challenging but worth the investment. Teachers present logic and reasoning for all of the what, when, why and how questions in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Mendham is one of the first to offer the IB STEM program. With a new computer lab, the AP computer science teacher loves what he does and enjoys seeing his students succeed.
Mendham needs a few structural improvements. Although the school is fairly new, it lacks air conditioning. The first month of school is toasty. The school has a new football field and track; however, baseball fields need new fencing and fan seating.
All things considered, I am happy to attend West Morris Mendham.
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• A+

• 1,292 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Harding Township School

• Public School
• New Vernon, NJ
• PK, K-8
• 8 reviews

Alum: Harding Township is the best place in NJ to live and raise a family. Great schools, open space, and an appreciation for nature that is impossible to understand within New Jersey's crowded urban and suburban environs.

A place to breathe and for kids to thrive.
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• A+

• 314 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Parsippany High School

• Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 158 reviews

Sophomore: This school is perfect if you look forward to a small community of loving personalities, precious guidance and one of the best preparations towards high school. Fellow students and staff are very welcoming once you enter the world/premises of Par High. The academic level expectations are moderate/high leaving the students to decide whether to focus on studies or anything else relating to sports as it is time consuming. Maybe the only lack in the community would be the food which is simply below average and does satisfy one who requires school lunch everyday. I would personally recommend students to pack their own lunch rather than to dread them selves with the food provided. Otherwise, an ideal school in an ideal location with so much to offer just as any other private school.
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• A+

• 899 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chatham High School

• The School District of the Chathams, NJ
• 9-12
• 136 reviews

Senior: Chatham High School not only offers one of the best academic curriculums in New Jersey, but also offers activities for everyone. From sports teams, clubs, organizations, and performing arts, there is a place for everyone to feel accepted. There is seemingly a place for everyone, but each group tend to become very exclusive which creates cliques. This is common among young people this age, but there are steps our community can take to diffuse this issue. I would like to see more collaboration between all different types of students outside the classroom.
One annual event that helps with this is Challenge Day. About 200 students are selected each year to break into groups among peers of freshman to seniors to share their highs and lows, allowing them to feel like they aren't alone and to understand to not judge everyone by their outward appearance. More events like this may help diffuse the divide between groups and create a more accepting and inviting community.
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• A+

• 1,240 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hilldale Elementary School

• Montville Township School District, NJ
• K-5

• A

• 337 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Randolph High School

• Randolph Township School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 284 reviews

Senior: Not 5 stars because of the rules that are existing within our school borders that just don't make any sense. There are some amazing staff members that are making this place fun but there should be better communication between the administration and the students so that both sides can have a better experience. If some specific teachers, guidance counselors, vice principals, and other staff member working at the cafeteria weren't there this school experience would probably suck. It's the people that you spend your time with that shapes your experience. I have learnt a lot here and mostly not through classes, but through my conversations with the people here that allowed me to learn through their own experiencesin life as well.
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• A

• 1,601 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

West Morris Central High School

• West Morris Regional High School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 266 reviews

Alum: West Morris Central High School is a wonderful high school located in Long Valley, New Jersey. I spent four years and received my high school diploma from this institution. The staff, guidance, and education provided prepared me for my undergraduate degree. The teachers are highly educated and provided me with a base of knowledge prior to starting college. Prior to college I received education in anatomy and physiology, as well as chemistry, and biology which were core classes in my nursing degree. Without this base of knowledge, I would have struggled in my college courses. As well as the education, the advisors were also excellent at West Morris Central High School. The staff helped prepare me for college entrance exams. They arranged for me to take prep classes at my high school and find test sites near my home town. I was prepared for my undergraduate degree thanks to the help of West Morris Central High School.
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• A

• 1,298 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Morris Hills High School

• Morris Hills Regional School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 264 reviews

Alum: When first coming to this school for my program, AVID, I was very nervous to even consider going. It was in a different area of town with different expectations as it was a higher requirement school in our district. Lucky for me everything was as good as I could hope it to be. The teaching environment, classes, everything had a fun approach to the way you learned something. You could tell the teachers really knew what they were talking about as they have all had years of experience prior to entering the school. The sporting events were just as fun! There was always a good sense of comradery and school spirit at these events. Being in marching band, one of the most crazy and fun things to do is go to the football games for that type of energy. The food was alright, could have been better. I'm glad that they improved upon that after my graduation when I went to visit. Overall, a really nice environment to grow up in one of the most crucial years of my life.
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• A

• 1,232 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rockaway Valley School

• Public School
• Boonton Township, NJ
• PK, K-8
• 1 review

Parent: It hAs been a long time ago. I had two children who attended RVS.
One graduated from Boonton and the other from MLHS. Both went on to Vermont colleges. One at UVM and the other from Middlebury. My son lives in Nicaragua and Norway. The other my daughter lives in Northern NJ. They were both there from K-8. I give the school and it’s staff an A+. The low rating in food is because they did not have food service. A wonderful area.
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• A

• 444 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northvail Elementary School

• Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District, NJ
• K-5

• A

• 370 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Academy of Saint Elizabeth

• Private School
• Morristown, NJ
• 9-12
• 38 reviews

Parent: We had used the threat of sending our daughter to all girls school as incentive to boost her grades. She was bright, but far too easily distracted by her phone and social drama. Then, three months into her sophomore year, she asked to transfer to AoSE; she was as overwhelmed by the social and academic pressures of our high school as we were underwhelmed by her GPA.

AoSE has proven one of the greatest gifts we’ve given our daughter.

She benefited immediately: her stress level dropped, her grades soared and she became the engaged daughter we’d missed at home. She embraced sports, joined clubs and made great new friends. The uniform also made mornings much easier!

Our daughter is graduating a member of the National Honor Society and going to a college that wouldn’t have been a realistic reach before she transferred. At AoSE she blossomed into the well-rounded, confident young woman we hoped she’d become, given the right environment. AoSE is that environment.
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• A

• 165 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rockaway Meadow School

• Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District, NJ
• K-5

• A

• 221 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tinc Road School

• Mount Olive Township School District, NJ
• K-5

• A

• 453 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Troy Hills School

• Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District, NJ
• K-5

• A

• 236 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Southern Boulevard School

• The School District of the Chathams, NJ
• PK, K-3

• A

• 462 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Parsippany Hills High School

• Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District, NJ
• 9-12
• 285 reviews

Junior: I enjoy attending Par Hills, however there are many things I would change and add.First of all, I think the bathrooms need a renovation. So many times I have been in the restroom and there had been rust coming from the sinks and mirrors flooding the room and tampon machines out of order. Things like this need to be fixed before putting in new turf for a football field. Secondly, one thing that is not acceptable is the teachers who work so hard day and night, do not have contracts right now and are getting paid a lot less than they used to. This is unfair for these loving, caring and overall great people who deserve better. Overall, however Parsippany Hills is a great place to learn and grow with hardworking teachers and a joyful environment.
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• A

• 1,035 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Littleton School

• Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District, NJ
• PK, K-5
• 1 review

Niche User: I did my student teaching here as a graduate student and it was a lovely experience! I felt very welcomed by the teachers from the moment I walked through the door. Teachers are closely knit and go to lunch often with each other.
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• A

• 377 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio