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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 2026 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 38%), 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
2,569 Schools
# Students
2,950 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West Milford Township Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#373 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
38%
48%
49%
22%
23%
94%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
17%
34%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
78%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,872 is higher than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,018 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,872
$26,940
Spending / Student
$29,018
$25,837

Best West Milford Township Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Marshall Hill Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 728-3430
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Maple Road Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
36 Maple Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-3606
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Apshawa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
140 High Crest Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 838-6515
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Paradise Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
103 Paradise Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-7142
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Macopin Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-5691
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
West Milford High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
67 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-1701
Gr: 9-12 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

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 #377 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,950 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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