Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mendham Township Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mendham Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mendham Township Elementary School's student population of 456 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mendham Township Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendham Township Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#92 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
5%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
85%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendham Township Elementary School's ranking?
Mendham Township Elementary School is ranked #92 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mendham Township Elementary School often compared to?
Mendham Township Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilltop School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mendham Township Elementary School?
456 students attend Mendham Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mendham Township Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendham Township Elementary School?
Mendham Township Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mendham Township Elementary School offer ?
Mendham Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Mendham Township Elementary School part of?
Mendham Township Elementary School is part of Mendham Township School District.
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