For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 797 students in the neighborhood of Lake Hiawatha, Parsippany, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Lake Hiawatha are Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and Knollwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lake Hiawatha, Parsippany, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lake Hiawatha, Parsippany, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Hiawatha Elementary 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
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Knollwood Elementary 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
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lake Hiawatha, Parsippany, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lake Hiawatha, Parsippany, NJ include Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and Knollwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lake Hiawatha, Parsippany?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lake Hiawatha, Parsippany.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lake Hiawatha, Parsippany?
the neighborhood of Lake Hiawatha, Parsippany public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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