Top Rankings
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,008 students in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
7,008 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
641 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
23%
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
# American Indian Students
22 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
3,173 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
45%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,138 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
33%
# Black Students
229 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
2,226 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
32%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
212 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
123
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
518
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
475
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
512
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
523
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
555
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
515
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
540
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
548
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
570
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
456
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
433
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
490
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
479
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
271
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,082 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,278 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$190 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$177 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,082
$27,145
Spending / Student
$25,278
$26,033
Best Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northvail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Eileen Court
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7070
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7070
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Tabor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Park Rd & Route 53
Mount Tabor, NJ 07878
(973) 889-3361
Mount Tabor, NJ 07878
(973) 889-3361
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Intervale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
60 Pitt Rd
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 263-7075
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 263-7075
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
Littleton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Brooklawn Drive
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 682-2847
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 682-2847
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Parsippany Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 Kingston Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 428-7572
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 428-7572
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Eastlake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Eba Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 428-7583
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 428-7583
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Lincoln Avenue
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-4344
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-4344
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #88.
Troy Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 S Beverwyck Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 428-7588
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 428-7588
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #99.
Knollwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
445 Knoll Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7060
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7060
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1010.
Brooklawn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Beachwood Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 428-7551
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 428-7551
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: #1111.
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Edwards Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7308
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7308
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #1212.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1620 Route 46
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7125
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7125
Grades: 6-8
| 781 students
Rank: #1313.
Parsippany Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Rita Drive
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 682-2815
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 682-2815
Grades: 9-12
| 998 students
Rank: #1414.
Parsippany High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 Baldwin Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7001
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7001
Grades: 9-12
| 886 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District?
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,008 students.
What is the rank of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District?
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District is ranked #143 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District?
45% of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District?
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,278 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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