West Milford Township Public School District

46 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,950 students in West Milford Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in West Milford Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
2,950 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

West Milford Township Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 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 83% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#361 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of West Milford Township Public   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Milford Township Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Milford Township Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Milford Township Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
85%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of West Milford Township Public   School District and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.72
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
491 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
34%
# Black Students
47 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
2,316 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
78%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
75
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
206
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
223
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
211
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
192
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
229
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
204
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
231
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
248
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
240
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
253
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
207
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
237
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,872 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 $29,018 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
$88 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart displays total revenue of West Milford Township Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$86 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart displays total spending of West Milford Township Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$29,872
$26,931
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in West Milford Township Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$29,018
$25,828
This chart displays average spending per public school student in West Milford Township Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Milford Township Public School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marshall Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 Marshall Hill Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 728-3430
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
36 Maple Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-3606
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41 Henry Road
Hewitt, NJ 07421
(973) 853-4466
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Apshawa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
140 High Crest Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 838-6515
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
Paradise Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
103 Paradise Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-7142
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
Rank: #66.
Macopin Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-5691
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #77.
West Milford High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
67 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-1701
Grades: 9-12
| 937 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Milford Township Public School District?
West Milford Township Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,950 students.
What is the rank of West Milford Township Public School District?
West Milford Township Public School District is ranked #359 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Milford Township Public School District?
78% of West Milford Township Public School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Milford Township Public School District?
West Milford Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is West Milford Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,018 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 Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,950 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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