For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,848 students in 07960, NJ (there are 10 private schools, serving 2,754 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 07960, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07960, NJ are Unity Charter School, Normandy Park School and Thomas Jefferson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07960 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07960, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07960, NJ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Unity Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Evergreen Place, Suite A
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-1808
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-1808
Grades: K-8
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Normandy Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19a Normandy Parkway
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 889-7690
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 889-7690
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
James Street & Ogden Place
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2090
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2090
Grades: 3-5
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Sussex Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Sussex Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2250
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2250
Grades: 3-5
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
Frelinghuysen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
West Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2200
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #66.
Alexander Hamilton
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Mills Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2190
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2190
Grades: 3-5
| 272 students
Rank: #77.
Morristown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Early Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2000
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Park School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5 Jean Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-9630
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-9630
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest School
Magnet School
160 Hillcrest Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2240
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2240
Grades: PK-2
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lafayette Learning Center
Magnet School
31 Hazel Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2222
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2222
Grades: PK
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Morris Regional School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
15 Jean St
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 631-6410
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 631-6410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
07960, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Morris Transitional Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
15 Jean Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 631-6410
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 631-6410
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07960, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07960, NJ include Unity Charter School, Normandy Park School and Thomas Jefferson School.
How many public schools are located in 07960?
11 public schools are located in 07960.
What percentage of students in 07960 go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 07960 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07960?
07960 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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