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Top 5 Best Morristown Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,817 students in Morristown, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morristown, 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.
Morristown, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morristown have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Morristown, NJ (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Unity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Evergreen Place, Suite A
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-1808
Grades: K-8
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Normandy Park School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19a Normandy Parkway
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 889-7690
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
James Street & Ogden Place
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2090
Grades: 3-5
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Sussex Avenue School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
125 Sussex Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2250
Grades: 3-5
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Frelinghuysen Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
West Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,026 students
Rank: #66.
Alexander Hamilton
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24 Mills Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2190
Grades: 3-5
| 248 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Park School
Special Education School
5 Jean Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-9630
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest School
160 Hillcrest Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2240
Grades: K-2
| 268 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Morristown, New Jersey

Morristown, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Morris County Youth Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
460 West Hanover Ave
Morristown, NJ 07963
(973) 285-2959
Grades: 7-11
| 8 students
Morris Transitional Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
15 Jean Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 631-6410
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Morristown, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morristown, NJ include Unity Charter School, Normandy Park School and Thomas Jefferson School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morristown?
8 public elementary schools are located in Morristown.
What is the racial composition of students in Morristown?
Morristown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Morristown are often viewed compared to one another?

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