For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,390 students in 07045, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07045, NJ are Valley View School, William Mason School and Robert R Lazar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07045 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07045, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07045, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30 Montgomery Avenue
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
William Mason School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5 Shawnee Trail
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Robert R Lazar Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 Changebridge Road
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 331-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07045, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07045, NJ include Valley View School, William Mason School and Robert R Lazar Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07045?
3 public elementary schools are located in 07045.
What is the racial composition of students in 07045?
07045 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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